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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.06, 1,553.91 and 954.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.06, 1,553.91 and 954.48 is: 1,424.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.06 : 1,553.91 = 954.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.06/1,553.91 = 954.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.06x = 1,553.91 × 954.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.06x = 1,483,176.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,176.02/1,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.68

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