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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.41, 2,178.56 and 356.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.41, 2,178.56 and 356.75 is: 535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.41 : 2,178.56 = 356.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.41/2,178.56 = 356.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.41x = 2,178.56 × 356.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.41x = 777,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,199.50/1,452.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.11

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