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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.64, 2,007.18 and 957.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.64, 2,007.18 and 957.48 is: 1,321.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.64 : 2,007.18 = 957.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.64/2,007.18 = 957.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.64x = 2,007.18 × 957.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.64x = 1,921,834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,834.71/1,454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.18

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