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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.36, 1,536.12 and 954.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.36, 1,536.12 and 954.24 is: 1,432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.36 : 1,536.12 = 954.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.36/1,536.12 = 954.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.36x = 1,536.12 × 954.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.36x = 1,465,827.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,827.15/1,023.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.37

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