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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.42, 1,859.28 and 954.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.42, 1,859.28 and 954.56 is: 1,317.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.42 : 1,859.28 = 954.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.42/1,859.28 = 954.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.42x = 1,859.28 × 954.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.42x = 1,774,794.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,794.32/1,347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.18

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