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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.91, 2,176.37 and 355.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.91, 2,176.37 and 355.28 is: 532.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.91 : 2,176.37 = 355.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.91/2,176.37 = 355.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.91x = 2,176.37 × 355.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.91x = 773,208.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,208.08/1,450.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.91

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