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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.95, 2,177.88 and 356.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.95, 2,177.88 and 356.29 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.95 : 2,177.88 = 356.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.95/2,177.88 = 356.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.95x = 2,177.88 × 356.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.95x = 775,956.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,956.87/1,451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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