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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.24, 2,178.12 and 426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.24, 2,178.12 and 426 is: 638.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.24 : 2,178.12 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.24/2,178.12 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.24x = 2,178.12 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.24x = 927,879.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,879.12/1,452.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.93

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