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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.49, 2,008.62 and 858.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.49, 2,008.62 and 858.04 is: 1,184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.49 : 2,008.62 = 858.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.49/2,008.62 = 858.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.49x = 2,008.62 × 858.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.49x = 1,723,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,484.99/1,455.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.12

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