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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.07, 2,011.82 and 954.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.07, 2,011.82 and 954.65 is: 1,317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.07 : 2,011.82 = 954.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.07/2,011.82 = 954.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.07x = 2,011.82 × 954.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.07x = 1,920,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,584.22/1,458.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.21

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