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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.52, 2,003.04 and 830.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.52, 2,003.04 and 830.52 is: 1,146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.52 : 2,003.04 = 830.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.52/2,003.04 = 830.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.52x = 2,003.04 × 830.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.52x = 1,663,564.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,564.78/1,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.08

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