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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.67, 1,314.27 and 856.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.67, 1,314.27 and 856.26 is: 1,178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.67 : 1,314.27 = 856.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.67/1,314.27 = 856.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.67x = 1,314.27 × 856.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.67x = 1,125,356.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,356.83/954.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.79

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