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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.63, 2,177.79 and 630.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.63, 2,177.79 and 630.33 is: 944.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.63 : 2,177.79 = 630.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.63/2,177.79 = 630.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.63x = 2,177.79 × 630.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.63x = 1,372,726.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,726.37/1,452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.99

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