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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.66, 2,176.26 and 1,126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.66, 2,176.26 and 1,126.44 is: 1,687.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.66 : 2,176.26 = 1,126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.66/2,176.26 = 1,126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.66x = 2,176.26 × 1,126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.66x = 2,451,426.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,426.31/1,452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.54

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