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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.33, 2,006.99 and 791.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.33, 2,006.99 and 791.19 is: 1,091.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.33 : 2,006.99 = 791.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.33/2,006.99 = 791.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.33x = 2,006.99 × 791.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.33x = 1,587,910.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,910.42/1,454.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.85

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