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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.82, 2,052.95 and 956.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.82, 2,052.95 and 956.82 is: 1,320.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.82 : 2,052.95 = 956.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.82/2,052.95 = 956.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.82x = 2,052.95 × 956.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.82x = 1,964,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,298.83/1,487.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.25

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