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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.83, 2,003.38 and 822.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.83, 2,003.38 and 822.37 is: 1,134.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.83 : 2,003.38 = 822.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.83/2,003.38 = 822.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.83x = 2,003.38 × 822.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.83x = 1,647,519.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,519.61/1,451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.79

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