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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.44, 2,008.64 and 825.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.44, 2,008.64 and 825.99 is: 1,139.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.44 : 2,008.64 = 825.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.44/2,008.64 = 825.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.44x = 2,008.64 × 825.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.44x = 1,659,116.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,116.55/1,455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.94

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