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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.94, 2,006.51 and 957.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.94, 2,006.51 and 957.39 is: 1,320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.94 : 2,006.51 = 957.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.94/2,006.51 = 957.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.94x = 2,006.51 × 957.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.94x = 1,921,007.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,007.82/1,454.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.33

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