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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.99, 1,553.31 and 945.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.99, 1,553.31 and 945.54 is: 1,417.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.99 : 1,553.31 = 945.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.99/1,553.31 = 945.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.99x = 1,553.31 × 945.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.99x = 1,468,716.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,716.74/1,035.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.69

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