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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.57, 2,177.39 and 355.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.57, 2,177.39 and 355.93 is: 533.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.57 : 2,177.39 = 355.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.57/2,177.39 = 355.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.57x = 2,177.39 × 355.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.57x = 774,998.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,998.42/1,451.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.90

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