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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.60, 2,038.72 and 953

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.60, 2,038.72 and 953 is: 1,314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.60 : 2,038.72 = 953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.60/2,038.72 = 953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.60x = 2,038.72 × 953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.60x = 1,942,900.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,900.16/1,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.90

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