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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.33, 2,049.16 and 954.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.33, 2,049.16 and 954.52 is: 1,316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.33 : 2,049.16 = 954.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.33/2,049.16 = 954.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.33x = 2,049.16 × 954.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.33x = 1,955,964.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,964.20/1,485.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.85

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