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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.67, 2,050.71 and 955.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.67, 2,050.71 and 955.38 is: 1,317.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.67 : 2,050.71 = 955.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.67/2,050.71 = 955.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.67x = 2,050.71 × 955.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.67x = 1,959,207.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,207.32/1,486.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.85

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