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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.74, 2,932.34 and 858.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.74, 2,932.34 and 858.97 is: 1,288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.74 : 2,932.34 = 858.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.74/2,932.34 = 858.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.74x = 2,932.34 × 858.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.74x = 2,518,792.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,792.09/1,954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.56

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