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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.91, 2,006.33 and 824.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.91, 2,006.33 and 824.40 is: 1,137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.91 : 2,006.33 = 824.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.91/2,006.33 = 824.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.91x = 2,006.33 × 824.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.91x = 1,654,018.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,018.45/1,453.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.63

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