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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.65, 2,185.62 and 762.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.65, 2,185.62 and 762.58 is: 1,143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.65 : 2,185.62 = 762.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.65/2,185.62 = 762.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.65x = 2,185.62 × 762.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.65x = 1,666,710.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,710.10/1,457.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.42

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