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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.35, 2,007 and 791.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.35, 2,007 and 791.20 is: 1,091.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.35 : 2,007 = 791.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.35/2,007 = 791.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.35x = 2,007 × 791.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.35x = 1,587,938.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,938.40/1,454.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.85

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