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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.72, 2,008.74 and 866.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.72, 2,008.74 and 866.15 is: 1,195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.72 : 2,008.74 = 866.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.72/2,008.74 = 866.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.72x = 2,008.74 × 866.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.72x = 1,739,860.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,860.11/1,455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.19

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