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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.37, 2,180.06 and 452.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.37, 2,180.06 and 452.70 is: 679.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.37 : 2,180.06 = 452.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.37/2,180.06 = 452.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.37x = 2,180.06 × 452.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.37x = 986,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,910.90/1,453.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.05

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