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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.37, 1,444.11 and 954.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.37, 1,444.11 and 954.54 is: 1,432.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.37 : 1,444.11 = 954.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.37/1,444.11 = 954.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.37x = 1,444.11 × 954.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.37x = 1,378,461.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,461.37/962.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.36

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