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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.40, 1,430.10 and 737.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.40, 1,430.10 and 737.13 is: 1,105.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.40 : 1,430.10 = 737.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.40/1,430.10 = 737.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.40x = 1,430.10 × 737.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.40x = 1,054,169.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,169.61/953.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.70

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