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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.82, 2,009.04 and 826.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.82, 2,009.04 and 826.35 is: 1,140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.82 : 2,009.04 = 826.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.82/2,009.04 = 826.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.82x = 2,009.04 × 826.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.82x = 1,660,159.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,159.57/1,455.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.36

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