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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.53, 2,002.49 and 861.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.53, 2,002.49 and 861.95 is: 1,189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.53 : 2,002.49 = 861.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.53/2,002.49 = 861.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.53x = 2,002.49 × 861.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.53x = 1,726,046.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,046.95/1,451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.12

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