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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.97, 2,003.97 and 862.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.97, 2,003.97 and 862.54 is: 1,190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.97 : 2,003.97 = 862.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.97/2,003.97 = 862.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.97x = 2,003.97 × 862.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.97x = 1,728,504.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,504.28/1,451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.45

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