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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.56, 2,007.27 and 791.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.56, 2,007.27 and 791.40 is: 1,092.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.56 : 2,007.27 = 791.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.56/2,007.27 = 791.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.56x = 2,007.27 × 791.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.56x = 1,588,553.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,553.48/1,454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.12

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