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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.67, 2,021.55 and 954.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.67, 2,021.55 and 954.58 is: 1,428.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.67 : 2,021.55 = 954.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.67/2,021.55 = 954.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.67x = 2,021.55 × 954.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.67x = 1,929,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929,731.20/1,350.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.72

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