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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.13, 2,004.71 and 955.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.13, 2,004.71 and 955.11 is: 1,317.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.13 : 2,004.71 = 955.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.13/2,004.71 = 955.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.13x = 2,004.71 × 955.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.13x = 1,914,718.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,718.57/1,453.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.65

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