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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954, 1,431.09 and 845.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954, 1,431.09 and 845.33 is: 1,268.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954 : 1,431.09 = 845.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954/1,431.09 = 845.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954x = 1,431.09 × 845.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954x = 1,209,736.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,736.15/954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.07

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