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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.42, 2,007.68 and 895.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.42, 2,007.68 and 895.11 is: 1,235.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.42 : 2,007.68 = 895.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.42/2,007.68 = 895.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.42x = 2,007.68 × 895.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.42x = 1,797,089.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,089.97/1,454.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.61

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