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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.54, 2,178.81 and 682.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.54, 2,178.81 and 682.50 is: 1,023.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.54 : 2,178.81 = 682.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.54/2,178.81 = 682.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.54x = 2,178.81 × 682.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.54x = 1,487,037.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,037.83/1,452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.75

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