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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.86, 2,007.69 and 791.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.86, 2,007.69 and 791.71 is: 1,092.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.86 : 2,007.69 = 791.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.86/2,007.69 = 791.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.86x = 2,007.69 × 791.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.86x = 1,589,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,494.25/1,454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.54

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