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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.91, 2,008.04 and 825.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.91, 2,008.04 and 825.63 is: 1,139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.91 : 2,008.04 = 825.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.91/2,008.04 = 825.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.91x = 2,008.04 × 825.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.91x = 1,657,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,893.94/1,454.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.52

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