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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.53, 2,004.50 and 789.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.53, 2,004.50 and 789.39 is: 1,089.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.53 : 2,004.50 = 789.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.53/2,004.50 = 789.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.53x = 2,004.50 × 789.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.53x = 1,582,329.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,329.79/1,452.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.36

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