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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.06, 2,179.02 and 836.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.06, 2,179.02 and 836.98 is: 1,256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.06 : 2,179.02 = 836.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.06/2,179.02 = 836.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.06x = 2,179.02 × 836.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.06x = 1,823,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,796.16/1,452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.01

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