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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.97, 2,007.27 and 1,082.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.97, 2,007.27 and 1,082.19 is: 1,492.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.97 : 2,007.27 = 1,082.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.97/2,007.27 = 1,082.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.97x = 2,007.27 × 1,082.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.97x = 2,172,247.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,247.52/1,454.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.98

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