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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.55, 1,430.14 and 836.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.55, 1,430.14 and 836.10 is: 1,252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.55 : 1,430.14 = 836.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.55/1,430.14 = 836.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.55x = 1,430.14 × 836.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.55x = 1,195,740.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,740.05/954.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.67

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