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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.15, 2,176.35 and 660.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.15, 2,176.35 and 660.93 is: 990.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.15 : 2,176.35 = 660.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.15/2,176.35 = 660.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.15x = 2,176.35 × 660.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.15x = 1,438,415.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,415.01/1,452.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.54

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