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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.83, 2,180.06 and 528.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.83, 2,180.06 and 528.74 is: 792.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.83 : 2,180.06 = 528.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.83/2,180.06 = 528.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.83x = 2,180.06 × 528.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.83x = 1,152,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,671.38/1,453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.85

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