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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.34, 2,005.61 and 823.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.34, 2,005.61 and 823.91 is: 1,137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.34 : 2,005.61 = 823.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.34/2,005.61 = 823.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.34x = 2,005.61 × 823.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.34x = 1,652,442.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,442.14/1,453.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.00

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