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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.87, 1,855.25 and 954.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.87, 1,855.25 and 954.21 is: 1,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.87 : 1,855.25 = 954.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.87/1,855.25 = 954.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.87x = 1,855.25 × 954.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.87x = 1,770,293.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,293.33/1,347.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.40

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