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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.11, 2,176.68 and 526.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.11, 2,176.68 and 526.70 is: 790.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.11 : 2,176.68 = 526.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.11/2,176.68 = 526.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.11x = 2,176.68 × 526.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.11x = 1,146,446.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,446.47/1,451.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.05

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