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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.45, 2,008.57 and 825.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.45, 2,008.57 and 825.97 is: 1,139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.45 : 2,008.57 = 825.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.45/2,008.57 = 825.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.45x = 2,008.57 × 825.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.45x = 1,659,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,011.48/1,455.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.86

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