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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.88, 1,430.40 and 880.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.88, 1,430.40 and 880.32 is: 1,318.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.88 : 1,430.40 = 880.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.88/1,430.40 = 880.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.88x = 1,430.40 × 880.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.88x = 1,259,209.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,209.73/954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.71

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