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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.32, 2,007.01 and 833.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.32, 2,007.01 and 833.44 is: 1,150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.32 : 2,007.01 = 833.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.32/2,007.01 = 833.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.32x = 2,007.01 × 833.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.32x = 1,672,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,712.38/1,454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.17

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