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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454, 2,006.52 and 833.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454, 2,006.52 and 833.12 is: 1,149.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454 : 2,006.52 = 833.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454/2,006.52 = 833.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454x = 2,006.52 × 833.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454x = 1,671,671.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,671.94/1,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.71

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