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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.99, 2,179.65 and 528.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.99, 2,179.65 and 528.42 is: 792.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.99 : 2,179.65 = 528.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.99/2,179.65 = 528.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.99x = 2,179.65 × 528.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.99x = 1,151,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,770.65/1,452.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.69

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