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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.26, 2,004.08 and 805.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.26, 2,004.08 and 805.47 is: 1,111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.26 : 2,004.08 = 805.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.26/2,004.08 = 805.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.26x = 2,004.08 × 805.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.26x = 1,614,226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,226.32/1,452.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.53

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