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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.48, 2,184.03 and 806.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.48, 2,184.03 and 806.58 is: 1,210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.48 : 2,184.03 = 806.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.48/2,184.03 = 806.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.48x = 2,184.03 × 806.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.48x = 1,761,594.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,594.92/1,455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.32

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