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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.54, 2,008.61 and 834.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.54, 2,008.61 and 834.50 is: 1,151.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.54 : 2,008.61 = 834.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.54/2,008.61 = 834.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.54x = 2,008.61 × 834.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.54x = 1,676,185.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,185.05/1,455.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.59

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