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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.39, 2,186.73 and 763.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.39, 2,186.73 and 763.90 is: 1,146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.39 : 2,186.73 = 763.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.39/2,186.73 = 763.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.39x = 2,186.73 × 763.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.39x = 1,670,437.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,437.06/1,457.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.18

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