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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.42, 2,005.34 and 1,283.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.42, 2,005.34 and 1,283.06 is: 1,771.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.42 : 2,005.34 = 1,283.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.42/2,005.34 = 1,283.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.42x = 2,005.34 × 1,283.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.42x = 2,572,971.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,971.54/1,452.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.51

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