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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.30, 1,423.84 and 815.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.30, 1,423.84 and 815.82 is: 1,217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.30 : 1,423.84 = 815.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.30/1,423.84 = 815.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.30x = 1,423.84 × 815.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.30x = 1,161,593.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,593.07/954.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.22

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