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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.62, 2,004.64 and 831.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.62, 2,004.64 and 831.62 is: 1,147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.62 : 2,004.64 = 831.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.62/2,004.64 = 831.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.62x = 2,004.64 × 831.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.62x = 1,667,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,098.72/1,452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.65

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