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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.25, 2,006.91 and 833.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.25, 2,006.91 and 833.25 is: 1,149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.25 : 2,006.91 = 833.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.25/2,006.91 = 833.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.25x = 2,006.91 × 833.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.25x = 1,672,257.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,257.76/1,454.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.91

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