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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.54, 1,431.81 and 928.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.54, 1,431.81 and 928.62 is: 1,392.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.54 : 1,431.81 = 928.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.54/1,431.81 = 928.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.54x = 1,431.81 × 928.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.54x = 1,329,607.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,607.40/954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.93

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