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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.76, 1,426.04 and 954.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.76, 1,426.04 and 954.06 is: 1,317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.76 : 1,426.04 = 954.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.76/1,426.04 = 954.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.76x = 1,426.04 × 954.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.76x = 1,360,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,521.18/1,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.36

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