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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.44, 2,007.84 and 991.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.44, 2,007.84 and 991.12 is: 1,368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.44 : 2,007.84 = 991.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.44/2,007.84 = 991.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.44x = 2,007.84 × 991.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.44x = 1,990,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,010.38/1,454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.23

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