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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.59, 2,010.13 and 827.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.59, 2,010.13 and 827.02 is: 1,141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.59 : 2,010.13 = 827.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.59/2,010.13 = 827.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.59x = 2,010.13 × 827.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.59x = 1,662,422.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,422.81/1,456.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.31

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