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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.12, 2,178.18 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.12, 2,178.18 and 356.50 is: 534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.12 : 2,178.18 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.12/2,178.18 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.12x = 2,178.18 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.12x = 776,521.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,521.17/1,452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.75

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