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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.52, 2,008.80 and 834.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.52, 2,008.80 and 834.56 is: 1,151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.52 : 2,008.80 = 834.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.52/2,008.80 = 834.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.52x = 2,008.80 × 834.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.52x = 1,676,464.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,464.13/1,455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.80

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