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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452, 2,003.63 and 862.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452, 2,003.63 and 862.68 is: 1,190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452 : 2,003.63 = 862.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452/2,003.63 = 862.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452x = 2,003.63 × 862.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452x = 1,728,487.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,487.22/1,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.42

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