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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.63, 1,432.28 and 852.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.63, 1,432.28 and 852.57 is: 1,279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.63 : 1,432.28 = 852.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.63/1,432.28 = 852.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.63x = 1,432.28 × 852.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.63x = 1,221,114.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,114.70/954.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.15

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