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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.09, 1,423.34 and 927.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.09, 1,423.34 and 927.63 is: 1,383.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.09 : 1,423.34 = 927.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.09/1,423.34 = 927.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.09x = 1,423.34 × 927.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.09x = 1,320,328.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,328.25/954.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.86

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