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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.91, 2,007.50 and 857.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.91, 2,007.50 and 857.45 is: 1,183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.91 : 2,007.50 = 857.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.91/2,007.50 = 857.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.91x = 2,007.50 × 857.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.91x = 1,721,316.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,316.55/1,454.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.11

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