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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.57, 2,001.80 and 821.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.57, 2,001.80 and 821.10 is: 1,133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.57 : 2,001.80 = 821.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.57/2,001.80 = 821.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.57x = 2,001.80 × 821.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.57x = 1,643,673.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,673.87/1,450.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.12

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