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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.61, 2,179.23 and 722.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.61, 2,179.23 and 722.53 is: 1,083.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.61 : 2,179.23 = 722.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.61/2,179.23 = 722.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.61x = 2,179.23 × 722.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.61x = 1,574,559.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,559.05/1,452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.95

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