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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.68, 1,423.86 and 854.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.68, 1,423.86 and 854.56 is: 1,279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.68 : 1,423.86 = 854.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.68/1,423.86 = 854.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.68x = 1,423.86 × 854.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.68x = 1,216,773.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,773.80/950.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.90

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