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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.60, 2,007.37 and 791.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.60, 2,007.37 and 791.46 is: 1,092.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.60 : 2,007.37 = 791.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.60/2,007.37 = 791.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.60x = 2,007.37 × 791.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.60x = 1,588,745.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,745.00/1,454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.22

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