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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.19, 2,008.26 and 866.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.19, 2,008.26 and 866.32 is: 1,195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.19 : 2,008.26 = 866.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.19/2,008.26 = 866.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.19x = 2,008.26 × 866.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.19x = 1,739,790.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,790.78/1,455.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.58

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