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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.94, 2,177.91 and 356.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.94, 2,177.91 and 356.31 is: 534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.94 : 2,177.91 = 356.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.94/2,177.91 = 356.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.94x = 2,177.91 × 356.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.94x = 776,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,011.11/1,451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.47

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