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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.76, 2,007.94 and 931.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.76, 2,007.94 and 931.24 is: 1,285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.76 : 2,007.94 = 931.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.76/2,007.94 = 931.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.76x = 2,007.94 × 931.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.76x = 1,869,874.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,874.05/1,454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.35

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