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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.32, 1,434.78 and 751.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.32, 1,434.78 and 751.37 is: 1,129.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.32 : 1,434.78 = 751.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.32/1,434.78 = 751.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.32x = 1,434.78 × 751.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.32x = 1,078,043.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,043.47/954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.65

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