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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.46, 2,049.03 and 954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.46, 2,049.03 and 954.16 is: 1,316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.46 : 2,049.03 = 954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.46/2,049.03 = 954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.46x = 2,049.03 × 954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.46x = 1,955,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,097.34/1,485.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.16

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