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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.93, 2,177.64 and 671.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.93, 2,177.64 and 671.86 is: 1,006.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.93 : 2,177.64 = 671.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.93/2,177.64 = 671.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.93x = 2,177.64 × 671.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.93x = 1,463,069.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,069.21/1,452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.98

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