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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.75, 2,179.49 and 426.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.75, 2,179.49 and 426.75 is: 640.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.75 : 2,179.49 = 426.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.75/2,179.49 = 426.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.75x = 2,179.49 × 426.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.75x = 930,095.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,095.22/1,452.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.23

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