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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.88, 2,177.82 and 720.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.88, 2,177.82 and 720.72 is: 1,081.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.88 : 2,177.82 = 720.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.88/2,177.82 = 720.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.88x = 2,177.82 × 720.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.88x = 1,569,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,598.43/1,451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.08

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