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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.08, 2,002.54 and 821.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.08, 2,002.54 and 821.60 is: 1,133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.08 : 2,002.54 = 821.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.08/2,002.54 = 821.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.08x = 2,002.54 × 821.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.08x = 1,645,283.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,283.91/1,451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.83

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