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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.56, 2,050.97 and 955.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.56, 2,050.97 and 955.51 is: 1,317.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.56 : 2,050.97 = 955.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.56/2,050.97 = 955.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.56x = 2,050.97 × 955.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.56x = 1,959,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,722.34/1,487.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.41

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