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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.80, 2,008.83 and 826.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.80, 2,008.83 and 826.10 is: 1,139.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.80 : 2,008.83 = 826.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.80/2,008.83 = 826.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.80x = 2,008.83 × 826.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.80x = 1,659,494.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,494.46/1,455.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.92

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