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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.41, 2,176.83 and 671.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.41, 2,176.83 and 671.35 is: 1,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.41 : 2,176.83 = 671.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.41/2,176.83 = 671.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.41x = 2,176.83 × 671.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.41x = 1,461,415.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,415.02/1,452.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.20

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