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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.28, 2,002.80 and 862.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.28, 2,002.80 and 862.32 is: 1,190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.28 : 2,002.80 = 862.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.28/2,002.80 = 862.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.28x = 2,002.80 × 862.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.28x = 1,727,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,054.50/1,451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.02

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