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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.83, 2,179.26 and 1,110.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.83, 2,179.26 and 1,110.47 is: 1,665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.83 : 2,179.26 = 1,110.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.83/2,179.26 = 1,110.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.83x = 2,179.26 × 1,110.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.83x = 2,419,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,991.96/1,452.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.71

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