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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.51, 2,004.47 and 823.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.51, 2,004.47 and 823.04 is: 1,135.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.51 : 2,004.47 = 823.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.51/2,004.47 = 823.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.51x = 2,004.47 × 823.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.51x = 1,649,751.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,751.02/1,452.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.79

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