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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,532.88, 2,296.08 and 954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,532.88, 2,296.08 and 954 is: 1,428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,532.88 : 2,296.08 = 954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,532.88/2,296.08 = 954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,532.88x = 2,296.08 × 954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,532.88x = 2,190,460.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,460.32/1,532.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.98

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