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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.63, 2,008.94 and 866.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.63, 2,008.94 and 866.17 is: 1,195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.63 : 2,008.94 = 866.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.63/2,008.94 = 866.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.63x = 2,008.94 × 866.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.63x = 1,740,079.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,079.74/1,455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.41

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