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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.53, 2,007.61 and 923.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.53, 2,007.61 and 923.26 is: 1,274.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.53 : 2,007.61 = 923.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.53/2,007.61 = 923.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.53x = 2,007.61 × 923.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.53x = 1,853,546.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,546.01/1,454.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.33

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