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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.94, 2,009.30 and 826.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.94, 2,009.30 and 826.57 is: 1,140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.94 : 2,009.30 = 826.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.94/2,009.30 = 826.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.94x = 2,009.30 × 826.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.94x = 1,660,822.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,822.97/1,455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.73

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