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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.64, 1,741.25 and 954.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.64, 1,741.25 and 954.70 is: 1,438.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.64 : 1,741.25 = 954.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.64/1,741.25 = 954.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.64x = 1,741.25 × 954.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.64x = 1,662,371.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,371.38/1,155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.49

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