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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.06, 1,429.87 and 934.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.06, 1,429.87 and 934.62 is: 1,400.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.06 : 1,429.87 = 934.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.06/1,429.87 = 934.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.06x = 1,429.87 × 934.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.06x = 1,336,385.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,385.10/954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.73

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