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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.76, 2,006.28 and 864.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.76, 2,006.28 and 864.32 is: 1,192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.76 : 2,006.28 = 864.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.76/2,006.28 = 864.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.76x = 2,006.28 × 864.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.76x = 1,734,067.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,067.93/1,453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.82

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