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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.37, 2,175.53 and 354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.37, 2,175.53 and 354.74 is: 532.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.37 : 2,175.53 = 354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.37/2,175.53 = 354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.37x = 2,175.53 × 354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.37x = 771,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,734.86/1,450.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.09

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