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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.04, 2,178.12 and 682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.04, 2,178.12 and 682 is: 1,023.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.04 : 2,178.12 = 682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.04/2,178.12 = 682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.04x = 2,178.12 × 682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.04x = 1,485,477.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,477.84/1,452.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.03

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