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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.13, 2,005.27 and 823.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.13, 2,005.27 and 823.63 is: 1,136.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.13 : 2,005.27 = 823.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.13/2,005.27 = 823.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.13x = 2,005.27 × 823.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.13x = 1,651,600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,600.53/1,453.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.58

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