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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.34, 2,009.84 and 826.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.34, 2,009.84 and 826.92 is: 1,141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.34 : 2,009.84 = 826.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.34/2,009.84 = 826.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.34x = 2,009.84 × 826.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.34x = 1,661,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,972.76/1,456.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.20

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