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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.48, 2,004.32 and 823.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.48, 2,004.32 and 823.12 is: 1,135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.48 : 2,004.32 = 823.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.48/2,004.32 = 823.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.48x = 2,004.32 × 823.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.48x = 1,649,795.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,795.88/1,452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.85

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