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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.14, 2,007.50 and 895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.14, 2,007.50 and 895.44 is: 1,235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.14 : 2,007.50 = 895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.14/2,007.50 = 895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.14x = 2,007.50 × 895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.14x = 1,797,595.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,595.80/1,455.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.34

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