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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.92, 1,433.41 and 802.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.92, 1,433.41 and 802.53 is: 1,204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.92 : 1,433.41 = 802.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.92/1,433.41 = 802.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.92x = 1,433.41 × 802.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.92x = 1,150,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,352.52/954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.66

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