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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.30, 2,006.92 and 791.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.30, 2,006.92 and 791.12 is: 1,091.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.30 : 2,006.92 = 791.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.30/2,006.92 = 791.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.30x = 2,006.92 × 791.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.30x = 1,587,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,714.55/1,454.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.74

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