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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.74, 2,007.54 and 791.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.74, 2,007.54 and 791.59 is: 1,092.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.74 : 2,007.54 = 791.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.74/2,007.54 = 791.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.74x = 2,007.54 × 791.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.74x = 1,589,148.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,148.59/1,454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.39

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