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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.75, 2,006.45 and 832.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.75, 2,006.45 and 832.75 is: 1,149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.75 : 2,006.45 = 832.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.75/2,006.45 = 832.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.75x = 2,006.45 × 832.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.75x = 1,670,871.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,871.24/1,453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.35

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