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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.02, 2,253.70 and 954.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.02, 2,253.70 and 954.05 is: 1,431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.02 : 2,253.70 = 954.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.02/2,253.70 = 954.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.02x = 2,253.70 × 954.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.02x = 2,150,142.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,142.49/1,502.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.51

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