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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.50, 2,011.53 and 836.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.50, 2,011.53 and 836.50 is: 1,154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.50 : 2,011.53 = 836.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.50/2,011.53 = 836.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.50x = 2,011.53 × 836.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.50x = 1,682,644.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,644.85/1,457.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.47

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