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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.66, 1,780.35 and 954.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.66, 1,780.35 and 954.24 is: 1,316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.66 : 1,780.35 = 954.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.66/1,780.35 = 954.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.66x = 1,780.35 × 954.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.66x = 1,698,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,881.18/1,290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.29

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