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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.91, 1,429.14 and 953.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.91, 1,429.14 and 953.02 is: 1,314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.91 : 1,429.14 = 953.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.91/1,429.14 = 953.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.91x = 1,429.14 × 953.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.91x = 1,361,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,999.00/1,035.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.79

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