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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.96, 2,179.20 and 528.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.96, 2,179.20 and 528.43 is: 792.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.96 : 2,179.20 = 528.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.96/2,179.20 = 528.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.96x = 2,179.20 × 528.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.96x = 1,151,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,560.76/1,453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.02

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