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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.22, 2,006.83 and 791.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.22, 2,006.83 and 791.08 is: 1,091.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.22 : 2,006.83 = 791.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.22/2,006.83 = 791.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.22x = 2,006.83 × 791.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.22x = 1,587,559.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,559.05/1,454.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.69

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