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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452, 2,003.84 and 831.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452, 2,003.84 and 831.04 is: 1,146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452 : 2,003.84 = 831.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452/2,003.84 = 831.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452x = 2,003.84 × 831.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452x = 1,665,271.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,271.19/1,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.88

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