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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.74, 2,007.59 and 791.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.74, 2,007.59 and 791.61 is: 1,092.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.74 : 2,007.59 = 791.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.74/2,007.59 = 791.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.74x = 2,007.59 × 791.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.74x = 1,589,216.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,216.83/1,454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.44

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