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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.55, 2,178.36 and 836.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.55, 2,178.36 and 836.54 is: 1,254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.55 : 2,178.36 = 836.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.55/2,178.36 = 836.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.55x = 2,178.36 × 836.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.55x = 1,822,290.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,290.72/1,452.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.55

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