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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.56, 1,430.72 and 737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.56, 1,430.72 and 737.52 is: 1,105.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.56 : 1,430.72 = 737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.56/1,430.72 = 737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.56x = 1,430.72 × 737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.56x = 1,055,184.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,184.61/954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.41

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