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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.71, 2,176.62 and 527.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.71, 2,176.62 and 527.10 is: 790.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.71 : 2,176.62 = 527.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.71/2,176.62 = 527.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.71x = 2,176.62 × 527.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.71x = 1,147,296.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,296.40/1,451.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.31

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