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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.93, 2,009.35 and 896.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.93, 2,009.35 and 896.29 is: 1,236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.93 : 2,009.35 = 896.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.93/2,009.35 = 896.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.93x = 2,009.35 × 896.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.93x = 1,800,958.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,958.07/1,455.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.98

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