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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.36, 1,432.74 and 810.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.36, 1,432.74 and 810.96 is: 1,217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.36 : 1,432.74 = 810.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.36/1,432.74 = 810.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.36x = 1,432.74 × 810.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.36x = 1,161,894.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,894.83/954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.46

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