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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.55, 1,429.80 and 792.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.55, 1,429.80 and 792.55 is: 1,187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.55 : 1,429.80 = 792.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.55/1,429.80 = 792.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.55x = 1,429.80 × 792.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.55x = 1,133,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,187.99/954.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.14

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