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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.53, 2,176.33 and 526.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.53, 2,176.33 and 526.97 is: 790.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.53 : 2,176.33 = 526.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.53/2,176.33 = 526.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.53x = 2,176.33 × 526.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.53x = 1,146,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,858.56/1,451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.10

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