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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.32, 2,176.88 and 630.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.32, 2,176.88 and 630.18 is: 945.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.32 : 2,176.88 = 630.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.32/2,176.88 = 630.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.32x = 2,176.88 × 630.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.32x = 1,371,823.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,823.09/1,451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.23

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