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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.24, 2,002.92 and 954.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.24, 2,002.92 and 954.62 is: 1,317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.24 : 2,002.92 = 954.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.24/2,002.92 = 954.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.24x = 2,002.92 × 954.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.24x = 1,912,027.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,027.49/1,451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.51

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