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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455, 2,007.68 and 833.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455, 2,007.68 and 833.88 is: 1,150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455 : 2,007.68 = 833.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455/2,007.68 = 833.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455x = 2,007.68 × 833.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455x = 1,674,164.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,164.20/1,455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.63

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