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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.91, 2,007.78 and 865.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.91, 2,007.78 and 865.44 is: 1,194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.91 : 2,007.78 = 865.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.91/2,007.78 = 865.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.91x = 2,007.78 × 865.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.91x = 1,737,609.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,609.88/1,454.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.31

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