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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.54, 2,052.21 and 956.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.54, 2,052.21 and 956.33 is: 1,319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.54 : 2,052.21 = 956.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.54/2,052.21 = 956.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.54x = 2,052.21 × 956.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.54x = 1,962,574.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,574.95/1,487.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.35

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