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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.72, 2,004.26 and 823.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.72, 2,004.26 and 823.18 is: 1,135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.72 : 2,004.26 = 823.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.72/2,004.26 = 823.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.72x = 2,004.26 × 823.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.72x = 1,649,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,866.75/1,452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.71

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