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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.74, 2,177.72 and 931.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.74, 2,177.72 and 931.28 is: 1,396.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.74 : 2,177.72 = 931.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.74/2,177.72 = 931.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.74x = 2,177.72 × 931.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.74x = 2,028,067.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,067.87/1,452.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.03

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