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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.20, 2,176.86 and 930.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.20, 2,176.86 and 930.72 is: 1,395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.20 : 2,176.86 = 930.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.20/2,176.86 = 930.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.20x = 2,176.86 × 930.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.20x = 2,026,047.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,047.14/1,452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.16

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