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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.68, 2,179.11 and 412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.68, 2,179.11 and 412.60 is: 618.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.68 : 2,179.11 = 412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.68/2,179.11 = 412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.68x = 2,179.11 × 412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.68x = 899,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,098.72/1,452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.92

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