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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.56, 2,179.20 and 426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.56, 2,179.20 and 426.56 is: 639.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.56 : 2,179.20 = 426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.56/2,179.20 = 426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.56x = 2,179.20 × 426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.56x = 929,559.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,559.55/1,452.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.95

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