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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.38, 2,008.55 and 834.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.38, 2,008.55 and 834.38 is: 1,151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.38 : 2,008.55 = 834.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.38/2,008.55 = 834.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.38x = 2,008.55 × 834.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.38x = 1,675,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,885.99/1,455.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.51

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