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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.72, 2,180.40 and 907.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.72, 2,180.40 and 907.04 is: 1,359.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.72 : 2,180.40 = 907.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.72/2,180.40 = 907.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.72x = 2,180.40 × 907.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.72x = 1,977,710.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,710.02/1,454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.51

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