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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.76, 2,314.08 and 957.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.76, 2,314.08 and 957.90 is: 1,434.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.76 : 2,314.08 = 957.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.76/2,314.08 = 957.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.76x = 2,314.08 × 957.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.76x = 2,216,657.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,657.23/1,544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.95

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