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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.24, 2,008.26 and 1,140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.24, 2,008.26 and 1,140.88 is: 1,574.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.24 : 2,008.26 = 1,140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.24/2,008.26 = 1,140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.24x = 2,008.26 × 1,140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.24x = 2,291,183.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,183.67/1,455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.44

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