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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.22, 2,004.96 and 864.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.22, 2,004.96 and 864.54 is: 1,191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.22 : 2,004.96 = 864.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.22/2,004.96 = 864.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.22x = 2,004.96 × 864.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.22x = 1,733,368.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,368.12/1,454.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.96

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