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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.04, 2,178.22 and 426.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.04, 2,178.22 and 426.04 is: 639.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.04 : 2,178.22 = 426.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.04/2,178.22 = 426.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.04x = 2,178.22 × 426.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.04x = 928,008.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,008.85/1,452.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.11

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