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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.28, 2,179.23 and 682.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.28, 2,179.23 and 682.78 is: 1,024.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.28 : 2,179.23 = 682.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.28/2,179.23 = 682.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.28x = 2,179.23 × 682.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.28x = 1,487,934.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,934.66/1,452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.55

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