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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.17, 2,175.22 and 720.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.17, 2,175.22 and 720.34 is: 1,079.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.17 : 2,175.22 = 720.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.17/2,175.22 = 720.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.17x = 2,175.22 × 720.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.17x = 1,566,897.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,897.97/1,451.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.75

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