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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.42, 2,009.43 and 1,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.42, 2,009.43 and 1,061.76 is: 1,465.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.42 : 2,009.43 = 1,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.42/2,009.43 = 1,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.42x = 2,009.43 × 1,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.42x = 2,133,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,532.40/1,455.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.92

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