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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.93, 2,004.03 and 955.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.93, 2,004.03 and 955.41 is: 1,317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.93 : 2,004.03 = 955.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.93/2,004.03 = 955.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.93x = 2,004.03 × 955.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.93x = 1,914,670.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,670.30/1,452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.80

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