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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.91, 2,005.05 and 814.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.91, 2,005.05 and 814.83 is: 1,124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.91 : 2,005.05 = 814.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.91/2,005.05 = 814.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.91x = 2,005.05 × 814.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.91x = 1,633,774.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,774.89/1,452.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.48

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