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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.43, 2,007.16 and 791.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.43, 2,007.16 and 791.25 is: 1,091.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.43 : 2,007.16 = 791.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.43/2,007.16 = 791.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.43x = 2,007.16 × 791.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.43x = 1,588,160.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,160.30/1,454.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.94

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