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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.64, 2,007.68 and 865.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.64, 2,007.68 and 865.52 is: 1,194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.64 : 2,007.68 = 865.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.64/2,007.68 = 865.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.64x = 2,007.68 × 865.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.64x = 1,737,687.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,687.19/1,454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.58

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