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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.54, 1,427.97 and 861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.54, 1,427.97 and 861.20 is: 1,289.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.54 : 1,427.97 = 861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.54/1,427.97 = 861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.54x = 1,427.97 × 861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.54x = 1,229,760.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,760.62/953.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.69

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