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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.87, 2,180.20 and 575.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.87, 2,180.20 and 575.22 is: 863.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.87 : 2,180.20 = 575.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.87/2,180.20 = 575.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.87x = 2,180.20 × 575.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.87x = 1,254,102.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,102.46/1,452.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.19

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