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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.53, 2,001.11 and 1,009.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.53, 2,001.11 and 1,009.67 is: 1,390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.53 : 2,001.11 = 1,009.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.53/2,001.11 = 1,009.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.53x = 2,001.11 × 1,009.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.53x = 2,020,445.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,445.68/1,452.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.98

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