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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.87, 2,006.34 and 856.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.87, 2,006.34 and 856.71 is: 1,182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.87 : 2,006.34 = 856.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.87/2,006.34 = 856.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.87x = 2,006.34 × 856.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.87x = 1,718,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,847.26/1,453.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.26

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