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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.47, 2,175.68 and 354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.47, 2,175.68 and 354.78 is: 532.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.47 : 2,175.68 = 354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.47/2,175.68 = 354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.47x = 2,175.68 × 354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.47x = 771,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,885.98/1,450.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.16

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