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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.67, 2,180.37 and 955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.67, 2,180.37 and 955.30 is: 1,431.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.67 : 2,180.37 = 955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.67/2,180.37 = 955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.67x = 2,180.37 × 955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.67x = 2,082,907.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,907.46/1,454.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.88

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