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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.43, 2,176.65 and 526.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.43, 2,176.65 and 526.77 is: 789.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.43 : 2,176.65 = 526.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.43/2,176.65 = 526.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.43x = 2,176.65 × 526.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.43x = 1,146,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,593.92/1,451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.98

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