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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.55, 1,755.48 and 954.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.55, 1,755.48 and 954.25 is: 1,317.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.55 : 1,755.48 = 954.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.55/1,755.48 = 954.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.55x = 1,755.48 × 954.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.55x = 1,675,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,166.79/1,271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.43

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