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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.02, 2,179.52 and 357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.02, 2,179.52 and 357.36 is: 536.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.02 : 2,179.52 = 357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.02/2,179.52 = 357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.02x = 2,179.52 × 357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.02x = 778,873.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,873.27/1,453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.04

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