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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.94, 2,132.31 and 955.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.94, 2,132.31 and 955.74 is: 1,319.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.94 : 2,132.31 = 955.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.94/2,132.31 = 955.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.94x = 2,132.31 × 955.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.94x = 2,037,933.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,933.96/1,544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.10

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