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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.73, 1,739.31 and 954.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.73, 1,739.31 and 954.98 is: 1,428.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.73 : 1,739.31 = 954.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.73/1,739.31 = 954.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.73x = 1,739.31 × 954.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.73x = 1,661,006.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,006.26/1,162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.54

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