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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.03, 1,705.12 and 954.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.03, 1,705.12 and 954.77 is: 1,318.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.03 : 1,705.12 = 954.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.03/1,705.12 = 954.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.03x = 1,705.12 × 954.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.03x = 1,627,986.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,986.51/1,235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.18

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