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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.03, 2,007.90 and 865.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.03, 2,007.90 and 865.62 is: 1,194.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.03 : 2,007.90 = 865.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.03/2,007.90 = 865.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.03x = 2,007.90 × 865.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.03x = 1,738,078.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,078.40/1,455.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.53

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