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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.73, 2,003.05 and 822.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.73, 2,003.05 and 822.12 is: 1,134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.73 : 2,003.05 = 822.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.73/2,003.05 = 822.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.73x = 2,003.05 × 822.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.73x = 1,646,740.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,740.98/1,451.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.33

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