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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.24, 2,005.14 and 955.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.24, 2,005.14 and 955.96 is: 1,319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.24 : 2,005.14 = 955.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.24/2,005.14 = 955.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.24x = 2,005.14 × 955.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.24x = 1,916,833.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,833.63/1,453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.01

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