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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.83, 2,177.76 and 759.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.83, 2,177.76 and 759.13 is: 1,137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.83 : 2,177.76 = 759.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.83/2,177.76 = 759.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.83x = 2,177.76 × 759.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.83x = 1,653,202.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,202.95/1,452.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.92

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