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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.47, 2,007.17 and 791.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.47, 2,007.17 and 791.32 is: 1,092.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.47 : 2,007.17 = 791.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.47/2,007.17 = 791.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.47x = 2,007.17 × 791.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.47x = 1,588,316.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,316.05/1,454.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.02

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