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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.21, 2,175.33 and 354.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.21, 2,175.33 and 354.58 is: 531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.21 : 2,175.33 = 354.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.21/2,175.33 = 354.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.21x = 2,175.33 × 354.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.21x = 771,328.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,328.51/1,450.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.87

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