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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.94, 2,179.15 and 672.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.94, 2,179.15 and 672.88 is: 1,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.94 : 2,179.15 = 672.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.94/2,179.15 = 672.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.94x = 2,179.15 × 672.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.94x = 1,466,306.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,306.45/1,452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.20

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