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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.24, 2,002.19 and 953.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.24, 2,002.19 and 953.73 is: 1,316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.24 : 2,002.19 = 953.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.24/2,002.19 = 953.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.24x = 2,002.19 × 953.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.24x = 1,909,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,543.90/1,450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.71

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