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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.70, 2,007.80 and 895.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.70, 2,007.80 and 895.47 is: 1,235.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.70 : 2,007.80 = 895.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.70/2,007.80 = 895.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.70x = 2,007.80 × 895.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.70x = 1,797,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,924.67/1,454.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.94

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