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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.13, 1,433.76 and 891.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.13, 1,433.76 and 891.85 is: 1,340.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.13 : 1,433.76 = 891.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.13/1,433.76 = 891.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.13x = 1,433.76 × 891.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.13x = 1,278,698.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,698.86/954.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.17

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