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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.94, 2,007.27 and 957.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.94, 2,007.27 and 957.87 is: 1,321.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.94 : 2,007.27 = 957.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.94/2,007.27 = 957.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.94x = 2,007.27 × 957.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.94x = 1,922,703.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,703.71/1,454.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.50

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