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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.74, 2,006.97 and 957.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.74, 2,006.97 and 957.62 is: 1,321.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.74 : 2,006.97 = 957.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.74/2,006.97 = 957.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.74x = 2,006.97 × 957.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.74x = 1,921,914.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,914.61/1,454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.14

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