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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.48, 2,176.92 and 1,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.48, 2,176.92 and 1,061.52 is: 1,590.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.48 : 2,176.92 = 1,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.48/2,176.92 = 1,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.48x = 2,176.92 × 1,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.48x = 2,310,844.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,844.12/1,452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.96

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