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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.60, 2,008.98 and 858.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.60, 2,008.98 and 858.05 is: 1,184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.60 : 2,008.98 = 858.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.60/2,008.98 = 858.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.60x = 2,008.98 × 858.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.60x = 1,723,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,815.68/1,455.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.27

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