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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.52, 2,004.54 and 954.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.52, 2,004.54 and 954.48 is: 1,318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.52 : 2,004.54 = 954.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.52/2,004.54 = 954.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.52x = 2,004.54 × 954.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.52x = 1,913,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,293.34/1,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.13

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