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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.52, 2,007.30 and 956.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.52, 2,007.30 and 956.48 is: 1,320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.52 : 2,007.30 = 956.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.52/2,007.30 = 956.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.52x = 2,007.30 × 956.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.52x = 1,919,942.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,942.30/1,453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.89

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