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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.95, 2,057.96 and 961.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.95, 2,057.96 and 961.53 is: 1,326.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.95 : 2,057.96 = 961.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.95/2,057.96 = 961.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.95x = 2,057.96 × 961.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.95x = 1,978,785.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,785.47/1,491.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.31

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