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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.95, 1,957.40 and 964.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.95, 1,957.40 and 964.54 is: 1,330.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.95 : 1,957.40 = 964.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.95/1,957.40 = 964.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.95x = 1,957.40 × 964.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.95x = 1,887,991.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,991.84/1,418.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.55

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