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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.08, 1,606.32 and 954.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.08, 1,606.32 and 954.48 is: 1,315.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.08 : 1,606.32 = 954.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.08/1,606.32 = 954.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.08x = 1,606.32 × 954.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.08x = 1,533,200.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,200.31/1,165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.96

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