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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.57, 1,427.16 and 809.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.57, 1,427.16 and 809.94 is: 1,210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.57 : 1,427.16 = 809.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.57/1,427.16 = 809.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.57x = 1,427.16 × 809.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.57x = 1,155,913.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,913.97/954.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.93

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