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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.54, 2,005.82 and 824.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.54, 2,005.82 and 824.09 is: 1,137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.54 : 2,005.82 = 824.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.54/2,005.82 = 824.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.54x = 2,005.82 × 824.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.54x = 1,652,972.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,972.08/1,453.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.21

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