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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.52, 2,007.58 and 895.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.52, 2,007.58 and 895.34 is: 1,235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.52 : 2,007.58 = 895.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.52/2,007.58 = 895.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.52x = 2,007.58 × 895.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.52x = 1,797,466.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,466.68/1,454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.78

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