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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.91, 2,131.38 and 954.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.91, 2,131.38 and 954.42 is: 1,316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.91 : 2,131.38 = 954.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.91/2,131.38 = 954.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.91x = 2,131.38 × 954.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.91x = 2,034,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,231.70/1,544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.73

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