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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.13, 2,178.16 and 426.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.13, 2,178.16 and 426.13 is: 639.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.13 : 2,178.16 = 426.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.13/2,178.16 = 426.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.13x = 2,178.16 × 426.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.13x = 928,172.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,172.81/1,452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.18

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