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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.61, 2,006.34 and 957.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.61, 2,006.34 and 957.09 is: 1,320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.61 : 2,006.34 = 957.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.61/2,006.34 = 957.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.61x = 2,006.34 × 957.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.61x = 1,920,233.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,233.13/1,454.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.11

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