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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.45, 1,874.48 and 956.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.45, 1,874.48 and 956.32 is: 1,429.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.45 : 1,874.48 = 956.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.45/1,874.48 = 956.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.45x = 1,874.48 × 956.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.45x = 1,792,600.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,600.42/1,254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.00

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