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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.69, 2,007.49 and 791.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.69, 2,007.49 and 791.55 is: 1,092.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.69 : 2,007.49 = 791.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.69/2,007.49 = 791.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.69x = 2,007.49 × 791.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.69x = 1,589,026.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,026.73/1,454.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.35

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