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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.76, 2,180.40 and 904.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.76, 2,180.40 and 904.96 is: 1,359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.76 : 2,180.40 = 904.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.76/2,180.40 = 904.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.76x = 2,180.40 × 904.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.76x = 1,973,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,174.78/1,451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.16

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