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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.71, 2,050.41 and 955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.71, 2,050.41 and 955.68 is: 1,318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.71 : 2,050.41 = 955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.71/2,050.41 = 955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.71x = 2,050.41 × 955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.71x = 1,959,535.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,535.83/1,486.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.04

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