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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.32, 2,418.87 and 954.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.32, 2,418.87 and 954.73 is: 1,432.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.32 : 2,418.87 = 954.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.32/2,418.87 = 954.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.32x = 2,418.87 × 954.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.32x = 2,309,367.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,367.76/1,612.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.33

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