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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.61, 2,006.69 and 856.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.61, 2,006.69 and 856.79 is: 1,181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.61 : 2,006.69 = 856.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.61/2,006.69 = 856.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.61x = 2,006.69 × 856.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.61x = 1,719,311.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,311.93/1,454.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.97

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