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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453, 2,179.52 and 805

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453, 2,179.52 and 805 is: 1,207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453 : 2,179.52 = 805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453/2,179.52 = 805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453x = 2,179.52 × 805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453x = 1,754,513.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,513.60/1,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.51

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