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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.07, 2,009.97 and 924.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.07, 2,009.97 and 924.99 is: 1,275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.07 : 2,009.97 = 924.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.07/2,009.97 = 924.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.07x = 2,009.97 × 924.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.07x = 1,859,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,202.15/1,457.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.99

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