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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.82, 2,007.98 and 895.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.82, 2,007.98 and 895.59 is: 1,236.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.82 : 2,007.98 = 895.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.82/2,007.98 = 895.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.82x = 2,007.98 × 895.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.82x = 1,798,322.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,322.33/1,454.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.11

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