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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.29, 2,007.62 and 895.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.29, 2,007.62 and 895.53 is: 1,235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.29 : 2,007.62 = 895.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.29/2,007.62 = 895.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.29x = 2,007.62 × 895.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.29x = 1,797,879.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,879.46/1,455.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.41

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