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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.21, 2,006.64 and 824.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.21, 2,006.64 and 824.81 is: 1,138.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.21 : 2,006.64 = 824.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.21/2,006.64 = 824.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.21x = 2,006.64 × 824.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.21x = 1,655,096.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,096.74/1,454.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.14

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