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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.13, 2,005.31 and 832.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.13, 2,005.31 and 832.25 is: 1,148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.13 : 2,005.31 = 832.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.13/2,005.31 = 832.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.13x = 2,005.31 × 832.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.13x = 1,668,919.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,919.25/1,453.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.50

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