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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.24, 2,005.02 and 832.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.24, 2,005.02 and 832.12 is: 1,148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.24 : 2,005.02 = 832.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.24/2,005.02 = 832.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.24x = 2,005.02 × 832.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.24x = 1,668,417.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,417.24/1,453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.07

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