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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.96, 1,397.10 and 953.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.96, 1,397.10 and 953.64 is: 1,316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.96 : 1,397.10 = 953.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.96/1,397.10 = 953.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.96x = 1,397.10 × 953.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.96x = 1,332,330.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,330.44/1,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.58

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