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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.43, 2,009.11 and 866.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.43, 2,009.11 and 866.02 is: 1,195.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.43 : 2,009.11 = 866.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.43/2,009.11 = 866.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.43x = 2,009.11 × 866.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.43x = 1,739,917.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,917.23/1,455.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.47

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