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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.58, 2,005.07 and 863.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.58, 2,005.07 and 863.11 is: 1,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.58 : 2,005.07 = 863.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.58/2,005.07 = 863.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.58x = 2,005.07 × 863.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.58x = 1,730,600.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,600.63/1,452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.40

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