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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.15, 1,436.93 and 839.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.15, 1,436.93 and 839.83 is: 1,264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.15 : 1,436.93 = 839.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.15/1,436.93 = 839.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.15x = 1,436.93 × 839.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.15x = 1,206,774.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,774.82/954.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.77

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