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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.18, 1,429.44 and 801.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.18, 1,429.44 and 801.06 is: 1,200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.18 : 1,429.44 = 801.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.18/1,429.44 = 801.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.18x = 1,429.44 × 801.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.18x = 1,145,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,067.21/954.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.05

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