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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.44, 1,431.91 and 831.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.44, 1,431.91 and 831.51 is: 1,246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.44 : 1,431.91 = 831.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.44/1,431.91 = 831.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.44x = 1,431.91 × 831.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.44x = 1,190,645.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,645.41/955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.17

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