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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.49, 1,506.03 and 954.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.49, 1,506.03 and 954.99 is: 1,424.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.49 : 1,506.03 = 954.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.49/1,506.03 = 954.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.49x = 1,506.03 × 954.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.49x = 1,438,243.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,243.59/1,009.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.73

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