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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.74, 1,534.20 and 954.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.74, 1,534.20 and 954.84 is: 1,425.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.74 : 1,534.20 = 954.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.74/1,534.20 = 954.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.74x = 1,534.20 × 954.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.74x = 1,464,915.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,915.53/1,027.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.38

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