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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.13, 2,002.58 and 1,120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.13, 2,002.58 and 1,120.03 is: 1,544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.13 : 2,002.58 = 1,120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.13/2,002.58 = 1,120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.13x = 2,002.58 × 1,120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.13x = 2,242,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,934.06/1,452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.59

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