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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.52, 2,003.38 and 1,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.52, 2,003.38 and 1,010.20 is: 1,393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.52 : 2,003.38 = 1,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.52/2,003.38 = 1,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.52x = 2,003.38 × 1,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.52x = 2,023,814.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,814.48/1,452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.31

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