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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.94, 2,009.21 and 834.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.94, 2,009.21 and 834.94 is: 1,152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.94 : 2,009.21 = 834.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.94/2,009.21 = 834.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.94x = 2,009.21 × 834.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.94x = 1,677,560.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,560.60/1,455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.22

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