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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.16, 2,179.68 and 1,181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.16, 2,179.68 and 1,181.44 is: 1,773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.16 : 2,179.68 = 1,181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.16/2,179.68 = 1,181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.16x = 2,179.68 × 1,181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.16x = 2,575,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,161.14/1,452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.33

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