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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.40, 2,005.90 and 823.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.40, 2,005.90 and 823.96 is: 1,137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.40 : 2,005.90 = 823.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.40/2,005.90 = 823.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.40x = 2,005.90 × 823.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.40x = 1,652,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,781.36/1,453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.18

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