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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.65, 2,007.43 and 791.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.65, 2,007.43 and 791.51 is: 1,092.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.65 : 2,007.43 = 791.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.65/2,007.43 = 791.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.65x = 2,007.43 × 791.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.65x = 1,588,888.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,888.90/1,454.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.28

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