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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.39, 2,006.20 and 915.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.39, 2,006.20 and 915.16 is: 1,262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.39 : 2,006.20 = 915.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.39/2,006.20 = 915.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.39x = 2,006.20 × 915.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.39x = 1,835,989.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,989.42/1,454.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.38

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