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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.28, 2,179.22 and 630.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.28, 2,179.22 and 630.56 is: 946.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.28 : 2,179.22 = 630.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.28/2,179.22 = 630.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.28x = 2,179.22 × 630.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.28x = 1,374,119.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,119.00/1,452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.18

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