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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.81, 2,179.37 and 631.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.81, 2,179.37 and 631.17 is: 946.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.81 : 2,179.37 = 631.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.81/2,179.37 = 631.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.81x = 2,179.37 × 631.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.81x = 1,375,549.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,549.81/1,452.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.82

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