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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.80, 2,006.46 and 957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.80, 2,006.46 and 957.52 is: 1,320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.80 : 2,006.46 = 957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.80/2,006.46 = 957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.80x = 2,006.46 × 957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.80x = 1,921,225.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,225.58/1,454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.61

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