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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.18, 1,442.94 and 894.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.18, 1,442.94 and 894.54 is: 1,348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.18 : 1,442.94 = 894.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.18/1,442.94 = 894.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.18x = 1,442.94 × 894.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.18x = 1,290,767.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,767.55/957.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.51

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