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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.82, 2,007.62 and 857.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.82, 2,007.62 and 857.38 is: 1,183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.82 : 2,007.62 = 857.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.82/2,007.62 = 857.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.82x = 2,007.62 × 857.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.82x = 1,721,293.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,293.24/1,454.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.17

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