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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.75, 2,176.14 and 355.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.75, 2,176.14 and 355.13 is: 532.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.75 : 2,176.14 = 355.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.75/2,176.14 = 355.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.75x = 2,176.14 × 355.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.75x = 772,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,812.60/1,450.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.70

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