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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454, 2,004.64 and 955.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454, 2,004.64 and 955.76 is: 1,317.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454 : 2,004.64 = 955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454/2,004.64 = 955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454x = 2,004.64 × 955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454x = 1,915,954.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,954.73/1,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.71

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