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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.15, 2,006.57 and 895.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.15, 2,006.57 and 895.46 is: 1,235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.15 : 2,006.57 = 895.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.15/2,006.57 = 895.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.15x = 2,006.57 × 895.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.15x = 1,796,795.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,795.38/1,454.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.63

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