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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.01, 2,179.92 and 528.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.01, 2,179.92 and 528.54 is: 792.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.01 : 2,179.92 = 528.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.01/2,179.92 = 528.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.01x = 2,179.92 × 528.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.01x = 1,152,174.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,174.92/1,453.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.96

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