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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.58, 2,176.26 and 1,222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.58, 2,176.26 and 1,222.90 is: 1,832.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.58 : 2,176.26 = 1,222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.58/2,176.26 = 1,222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.58x = 2,176.26 × 1,222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.58x = 2,661,348.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,348.35/1,452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.15

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