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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.17, 2,178.30 and 356.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.17, 2,178.30 and 356.53 is: 534.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.17 : 2,178.30 = 356.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.17/2,178.30 = 356.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.17x = 2,178.30 × 356.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.17x = 776,629.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,629.30/1,452.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.81

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