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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.74, 2,007.57 and 1,140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.74, 2,007.57 and 1,140.38 is: 1,573.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.74 : 2,007.57 = 1,140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.74/2,007.57 = 1,140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.74x = 2,007.57 × 1,140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.74x = 2,289,392.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,392.68/1,454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.75

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