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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.56, 2,176.60 and 672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.56, 2,176.60 and 672.08 is: 1,007.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.56 : 2,176.60 = 672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.56/2,176.60 = 672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.56x = 2,176.60 × 672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.56x = 1,462,849.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,849.33/1,452.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.08

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