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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.76, 1,427.42 and 955.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.76, 1,427.42 and 955.06 is: 1,318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.76 : 1,427.42 = 955.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.76/1,427.42 = 955.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.76x = 1,427.42 × 955.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.76x = 1,363,271.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,271.75/1,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.75

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