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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.20, 1,321.17 and 905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.20, 1,321.17 and 905.60 is: 1,253.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.20 : 1,321.17 = 905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.20/1,321.17 = 905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.20x = 1,321.17 × 905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.20x = 1,196,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,451.55/954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.88

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