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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.44, 2,003.16 and 862.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.44, 2,003.16 and 862.30 is: 1,190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.44 : 2,003.16 = 862.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.44/2,003.16 = 862.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.44x = 2,003.16 × 862.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.44x = 1,727,324.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,324.87/1,451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.08

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