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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.87, 2,179.44 and 1,181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.87, 2,179.44 and 1,181.25 is: 1,771.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.87 : 2,179.44 = 1,181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.87/2,179.44 = 1,181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.87x = 2,179.44 × 1,181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.87x = 2,574,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,463.50/1,452.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.98

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