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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.55, 2,007.29 and 791.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.55, 2,007.29 and 791.42 is: 1,092.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.55 : 2,007.29 = 791.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.55/2,007.29 = 791.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.55x = 2,007.29 × 791.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.55x = 1,588,609.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,609.45/1,454.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.17

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