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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.68, 2,180.04 and 711.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.68, 2,180.04 and 711.48 is: 1,067.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.68 : 2,180.04 = 711.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.68/2,180.04 = 711.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.68x = 2,180.04 × 711.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.68x = 1,551,054.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,054.86/1,452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.72

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