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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.23, 2,004.96 and 823.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.23, 2,004.96 and 823.68 is: 1,136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.23 : 2,004.96 = 823.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.23/2,004.96 = 823.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.23x = 2,004.96 × 823.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.23x = 1,651,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,445.45/1,453.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.40

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