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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.76, 1,540.04 and 945.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.76, 1,540.04 and 945.16 is: 1,410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.76 : 1,540.04 = 945.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.76/1,540.04 = 945.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.76x = 1,540.04 × 945.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.76x = 1,455,584.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,584.21/1,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.78

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