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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.78, 2,177.35 and 721.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.78, 2,177.35 and 721.05 is: 1,080.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.78 : 2,177.35 = 721.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.78/2,177.35 = 721.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.78x = 2,177.35 × 721.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.78x = 1,569,978.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,978.22/1,452.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.67

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