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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.85, 2,009.57 and 866.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.85, 2,009.57 and 866.37 is: 1,195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.85 : 2,009.57 = 866.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.85/2,009.57 = 866.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.85x = 2,009.57 × 866.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.85x = 1,741,028.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,028.30/1,455.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.89

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