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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.44, 2,009.93 and 1,031.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.44, 2,009.93 and 1,031.82 is: 1,423.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.44 : 2,009.93 = 1,031.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.44/2,009.93 = 1,031.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.44x = 2,009.93 × 1,031.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.44x = 2,073,885.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,885.97/1,456.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.94

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