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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.35, 1,433.53 and 923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.35, 1,433.53 and 923.20 is: 1,386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.35 : 1,433.53 = 923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.35/1,433.53 = 923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.35x = 1,433.53 × 923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.35x = 1,323,432.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,432.47/954.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.74

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