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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.66, 1,842.95 and 954.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.66, 1,842.95 and 954.45 is: 1,429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.66 : 1,842.95 = 954.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.66/1,842.95 = 954.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.66x = 1,842.95 × 954.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.66x = 1,759,006.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,006.01/1,230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.32

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