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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954, 1,315.62 and 879.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954, 1,315.62 and 879.54 is: 1,212.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954 : 1,315.62 = 879.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954/1,315.62 = 879.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954x = 1,315.62 × 879.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954x = 1,157,140.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,140.41/954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.94

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