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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684.38, 2,526.93 and 954.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,684.38, 2,526.93 and 954.30 is: 1,431.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,684.38 : 2,526.93 = 954.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,684.38/2,526.93 = 954.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,684.38x = 2,526.93 × 954.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,684.38x = 2,411,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,449.30/1,684.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.65

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