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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.04, 2,002.48 and 829.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.04, 2,002.48 and 829.92 is: 1,145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.04 : 2,002.48 = 829.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.04/2,002.48 = 829.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.04x = 2,002.48 × 829.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.04x = 1,661,898.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,898.20/1,451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.32

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