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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.59, 2,010 and 827.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.59, 2,010 and 827.19 is: 1,141.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.59 : 2,010 = 827.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.59/2,010 = 827.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.59x = 2,010 × 827.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.59x = 1,662,651.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,651.90/1,456.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.47

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