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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.78, 2,053.94 and 957.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.78, 2,053.94 and 957.59 is: 1,321.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.78 : 2,053.94 = 957.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.78/2,053.94 = 957.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.78x = 2,053.94 × 957.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.78x = 1,966,817.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,817.35/1,488.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.09

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