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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.50, 2,179.20 and 426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.50, 2,179.20 and 426.50 is: 639.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.50 : 2,179.20 = 426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.50/2,179.20 = 426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.50x = 2,179.20 × 426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.50x = 929,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,428.80/1,452.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.88

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