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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.90, 2,002.08 and 821.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.90, 2,002.08 and 821.33 is: 1,133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.90 : 2,002.08 = 821.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.90/2,002.08 = 821.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.90x = 2,002.08 × 821.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.90x = 1,644,368.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,368.37/1,450.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.34

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