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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.85, 2,003.64 and 822.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.85, 2,003.64 and 822.44 is: 1,135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.85 : 2,003.64 = 822.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.85/2,003.64 = 822.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.85x = 2,003.64 × 822.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.85x = 1,647,864.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,864.34/1,451.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.01

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