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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.80, 2,002.10 and 812.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.80, 2,002.10 and 812.74 is: 1,121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.80 : 2,002.10 = 812.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.80/2,002.10 = 812.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.80x = 2,002.10 × 812.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.80x = 1,627,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,193.34/1,450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.58

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