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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.97, 2,006.84 and 824.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.97, 2,006.84 and 824.87 is: 1,138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.97 : 2,006.84 = 824.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.97/2,006.84 = 824.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.97x = 2,006.84 × 824.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.97x = 1,655,382.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,382.11/1,453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.53

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