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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.66, 2,002.66 and 1,010.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.66, 2,002.66 and 1,010.79 is: 1,392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.66 : 2,002.66 = 1,010.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.66/2,002.66 = 1,010.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.66x = 2,002.66 × 1,010.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.66x = 2,024,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,266.17/1,453.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.53

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