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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.64, 2,182.88 and 954.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.64, 2,182.88 and 954.14 is: 1,432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.64 : 2,182.88 = 954.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.64/2,182.88 = 954.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.64x = 2,182.88 × 954.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.64x = 2,082,764.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,764.59/1,453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.80

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