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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.41, 2,009.87 and 826.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.41, 2,009.87 and 826.89 is: 1,141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.41 : 2,009.87 = 826.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.41/2,009.87 = 826.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.41x = 2,009.87 × 826.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.41x = 1,661,937.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,937.27/1,456.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.12

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