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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.44, 1,429.22 and 874.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.44, 1,429.22 and 874.24 is: 1,309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.44 : 1,429.22 = 874.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.44/1,429.22 = 874.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.44x = 1,429.22 × 874.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.44x = 1,249,481.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,481.29/954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.13

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