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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.74, 2,178.15 and 528.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.74, 2,178.15 and 528.19 is: 791.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.74 : 2,178.15 = 528.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.74/2,178.15 = 528.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.74x = 2,178.15 × 528.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.74x = 1,150,469.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,469.62/1,452.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.93

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