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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.30, 2,004.64 and 862.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.30, 2,004.64 and 862.73 is: 1,190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.30 : 2,004.64 = 862.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.30/2,004.64 = 862.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.30x = 2,004.64 × 862.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.30x = 1,729,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,451.55/1,452.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.83

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