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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.69, 2,002.86 and 955.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.69, 2,002.86 and 955.45 is: 1,316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.69 : 2,002.86 = 955.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.69/2,002.86 = 955.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.69x = 2,002.86 × 955.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.69x = 1,913,632.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,632.59/1,453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.40

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