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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.53, 2,005.82 and 929.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.53, 2,005.82 and 929.48 is: 1,283.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.53 : 2,005.82 = 929.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.53/2,005.82 = 929.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.53x = 2,005.82 × 929.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.53x = 1,864,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,354.90/1,452.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.53

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