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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.05, 2,051.28 and 955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.05, 2,051.28 and 955.32 is: 1,318.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.05 : 2,051.28 = 955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.05/2,051.28 = 955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.05x = 2,051.28 × 955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.05x = 1,959,628.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,628.81/1,486.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.68

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