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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.97, 2,004.62 and 823.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.97, 2,004.62 and 823.43 is: 1,136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.97 : 2,004.62 = 823.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.97/2,004.62 = 823.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.97x = 2,004.62 × 823.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.97x = 1,650,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,665.14/1,452.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.06

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