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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.61, 2,007.39 and 791.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.61, 2,007.39 and 791.47 is: 1,092.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.61 : 2,007.39 = 791.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.61/2,007.39 = 791.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.61x = 2,007.39 × 791.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.61x = 1,588,778.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,778.70/1,454.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.23

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