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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.81, 2,185.98 and 677.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.81, 2,185.98 and 677.14 is: 1,015.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.81 : 2,185.98 = 677.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.81/2,185.98 = 677.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.81x = 2,185.98 × 677.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.81x = 1,480,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,214.50/1,457.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.37

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