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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.81, 2,052.74 and 955.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.81, 2,052.74 and 955.94 is: 1,319.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.81 : 2,052.74 = 955.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.81/2,052.74 = 955.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.81x = 2,052.74 × 955.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.81x = 1,962,296.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,296.28/1,486.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.80

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