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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.41, 2,007.02 and 824.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.41, 2,007.02 and 824.90 is: 1,138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.41 : 2,007.02 = 824.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.41/2,007.02 = 824.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.41x = 2,007.02 × 824.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.41x = 1,655,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,590.80/1,454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.32

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