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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.37, 1,573.74 and 954.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.37, 1,573.74 and 954.73 is: 1,314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.37 : 1,573.74 = 954.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.37/1,573.74 = 954.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.37x = 1,573.74 × 954.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.37x = 1,502,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,496.79/1,143.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.09

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