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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.54, 2,177.12 and 670.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.54, 2,177.12 and 670.90 is: 1,005.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.54 : 2,177.12 = 670.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.54/2,177.12 = 670.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.54x = 2,177.12 × 670.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.54x = 1,460,629.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,629.81/1,452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.57

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