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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.39, 2,008.40 and 825.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.39, 2,008.40 and 825.98 is: 1,139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.39 : 2,008.40 = 825.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.39/2,008.40 = 825.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.39x = 2,008.40 × 825.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.39x = 1,658,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,884.06/1,455.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.82

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