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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.72, 2,007.56 and 791.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.72, 2,007.56 and 791.62 is: 1,092.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.72 : 2,007.56 = 791.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.72/2,007.56 = 791.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.72x = 2,007.56 × 791.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.72x = 1,589,219.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,219.38/1,454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.46

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