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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.70, 2,179.35 and 631.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.70, 2,179.35 and 631.18 is: 946.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.70 : 2,179.35 = 631.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.70/2,179.35 = 631.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.70x = 2,179.35 × 631.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.70x = 1,375,562.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,562.13/1,452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.90

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