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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.52, 2,044.08 and 957.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.52, 2,044.08 and 957.72 is: 1,321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.52 : 2,044.08 = 957.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.52/2,044.08 = 957.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.52x = 2,044.08 × 957.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.52x = 1,957,656.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,656.30/1,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.38

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