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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.59, 2,179.17 and 528.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.59, 2,179.17 and 528.18 is: 792.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.59 : 2,179.17 = 528.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.59/2,179.17 = 528.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.59x = 2,179.17 × 528.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.59x = 1,150,983.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,983.11/1,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.37

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