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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451, 2,173.62 and 718.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451, 2,173.62 and 718.36 is: 1,076.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451 : 2,173.62 = 718.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451/2,173.62 = 718.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451x = 2,173.62 × 718.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451x = 1,561,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,441.66/1,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.11

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