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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.47, 2,008.59 and 826.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.47, 2,008.59 and 826.02 is: 1,139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.47 : 2,008.59 = 826.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.47/2,008.59 = 826.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.47x = 2,008.59 × 826.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.47x = 1,659,136.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,136.40/1,455.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.93

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