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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.76, 2,176.26 and 683.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.76, 2,176.26 and 683.80 is: 1,024.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.76 : 2,176.26 = 683.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.76/2,176.26 = 683.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.76x = 2,176.26 × 683.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.76x = 1,488,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,126.59/1,452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.34

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