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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.50, 2,007.26 and 1,083.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.50, 2,007.26 and 1,083.42 is: 1,494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.50 : 2,007.26 = 1,083.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.50/2,007.26 = 1,083.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.50x = 2,007.26 × 1,083.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.50x = 2,174,705.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,705.63/1,455.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.13

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