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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.64, 1,792.28 and 954.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.64, 1,792.28 and 954.94 is: 1,425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.64 : 1,792.28 = 954.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.64/1,792.28 = 954.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.64x = 1,792.28 × 954.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.64x = 1,711,519.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,519.86/1,200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.51

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