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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.47, 2,179.32 and 959.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.47, 2,179.32 and 959.35 is: 1,440.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.47 : 2,179.32 = 959.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.47/2,179.32 = 959.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.47x = 2,179.32 × 959.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.47x = 2,090,730.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,730.64/1,451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.42

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