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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.76, 2,179.12 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.76, 2,179.12 and 357.12 is: 535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.76 : 2,179.12 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.76/2,179.12 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.76x = 2,179.12 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.76x = 778,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,207.33/1,452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.68

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