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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.37, 2,008.29 and 825.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.37, 2,008.29 and 825.75 is: 1,139.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.37 : 2,008.29 = 825.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.37/2,008.29 = 825.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.37x = 2,008.29 × 825.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.37x = 1,658,348.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,348.56/1,455.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.47

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