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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.04, 2,007.76 and 865.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.04, 2,007.76 and 865.48 is: 1,194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.04 : 2,007.76 = 865.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.04/2,007.76 = 865.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.04x = 2,007.76 × 865.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.04x = 1,737,676.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,676.12/1,455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.25

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