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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.78, 2,178.84 and 575.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.78, 2,178.84 and 575.01 is: 862.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.78 : 2,178.84 = 575.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.78/2,178.84 = 575.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.78x = 2,178.84 × 575.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.78x = 1,252,854.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,854.79/1,452.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.38

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