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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.23, 2,179.35 and 933.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.23, 2,179.35 and 933.49 is: 1,400.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.23 : 2,179.35 = 933.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.23/2,179.35 = 933.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.23x = 2,179.35 × 933.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.23x = 2,034,395.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,395.98/1,452.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.88

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