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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.24, 2,176.56 and 681.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.24, 2,176.56 and 681.12 is: 1,020.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.24 : 2,176.56 = 681.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.24/2,176.56 = 681.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.24x = 2,176.56 × 681.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.24x = 1,482,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,498.55/1,452.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.84

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