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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.78, 2,178.08 and 527.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.78, 2,178.08 and 527.30 is: 791.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.78 : 2,178.08 = 527.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.78/2,178.08 = 527.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.78x = 2,178.08 × 527.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.78x = 1,148,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,501.58/1,451.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.10

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