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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.22, 2,005.50 and 823.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.22, 2,005.50 and 823.74 is: 1,136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.22 : 2,005.50 = 823.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.22/2,005.50 = 823.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.22x = 2,005.50 × 823.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.22x = 1,652,010.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,010.57/1,453.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.79

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