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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.90, 2,002.06 and 821.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.90, 2,002.06 and 821.35 is: 1,133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.90 : 2,002.06 = 821.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.90/2,002.06 = 821.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.90x = 2,002.06 × 821.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.90x = 1,644,391.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,391.98/1,450.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.36

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