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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.13, 1,431.21 and 692.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.13, 1,431.21 and 692.86 is: 1,039.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.13 : 1,431.21 = 692.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.13/1,431.21 = 692.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.13x = 1,431.21 × 692.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.13x = 991,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,631.94/954.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.31

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