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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.70, 2,132.09 and 954.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.70, 2,132.09 and 954.90 is: 1,318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.70 : 2,132.09 = 954.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.70/2,132.09 = 954.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.70x = 2,132.09 × 954.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.70x = 2,035,932.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,932.74/1,544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.01

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