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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.45, 2,008.49 and 958.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.45, 2,008.49 and 958.47 is: 1,321.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.45 : 2,008.49 = 958.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.45/2,008.49 = 958.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.45x = 2,008.49 × 958.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.45x = 1,925,067.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,067.37/1,456.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.76

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