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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.42, 2,178.42 and 412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.42, 2,178.42 and 412.32 is: 618.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.42 : 2,178.42 = 412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.42/2,178.42 = 412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.42x = 2,178.42 × 412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.42x = 898,206.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,206.13/1,452.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.42

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