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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.70, 1,430.55 and 807.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.70, 1,430.55 and 807.90 is: 1,211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.70 : 1,430.55 = 807.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.70/1,430.55 = 807.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.70x = 1,430.55 × 807.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.70x = 1,155,741.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,741.35/953.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.85

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