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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.42, 2,005.63 and 824.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.42, 2,005.63 and 824.05 is: 1,137.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.42 : 2,005.63 = 824.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.42/2,005.63 = 824.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.42x = 2,005.63 × 824.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.42x = 1,652,739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,739.40/1,453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.14

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