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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.56, 2,007.30 and 865.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.56, 2,007.30 and 865.36 is: 1,194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.56 : 2,007.30 = 865.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.56/2,007.30 = 865.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.56x = 2,007.30 × 865.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.56x = 1,737,037.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,037.13/1,454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.20

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