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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.67, 2,177.55 and 356.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.67, 2,177.55 and 356.03 is: 534.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.67 : 2,177.55 = 356.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.67/2,177.55 = 356.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.67x = 2,177.55 × 356.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.67x = 775,273.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,273.13/1,451.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.06

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