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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.18, 2,176.80 and 355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.18, 2,176.80 and 355.55 is: 533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.18 : 2,176.80 = 355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.18/2,176.80 = 355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.18x = 2,176.80 × 355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.18x = 773,959.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,959.46/1,451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.33

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