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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.43, 2,003.34 and 954.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.43, 2,003.34 and 954.91 is: 1,317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.43 : 2,003.34 = 954.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.43/2,003.34 = 954.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.43x = 2,003.34 × 954.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.43x = 1,913,009.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,009.40/1,452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.11

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