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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.23, 1,432.36 and 845.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.23, 1,432.36 and 845.22 is: 1,268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.23 : 1,432.36 = 845.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.23/1,432.36 = 845.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.23x = 1,432.36 × 845.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.23x = 1,210,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,659.32/954.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.73

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