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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.40, 2,177.42 and 630.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.40, 2,177.42 and 630.09 is: 944.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.40 : 2,177.42 = 630.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.40/2,177.42 = 630.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.40x = 2,177.42 × 630.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.40x = 1,371,970.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,970.57/1,452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.62

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