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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.57, 2,183.66 and 804.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.57, 2,183.66 and 804.94 is: 1,207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.57 : 2,183.66 = 804.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.57/2,183.66 = 804.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.57x = 2,183.66 × 804.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.57x = 1,757,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,708.82/1,455.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.57

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