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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.01, 2,002.44 and 821.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.01, 2,002.44 and 821.53 is: 1,133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.01 : 2,002.44 = 821.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.01/2,002.44 = 821.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.01x = 2,002.44 × 821.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.01x = 1,645,066.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,066.59/1,451.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.74

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