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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.15, 1,557.91 and 959.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.15, 1,557.91 and 959.12 is: 1,436.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.15 : 1,557.91 = 959.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.15/1,557.91 = 959.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.15x = 1,557.91 × 959.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.15x = 1,494,221.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,221.26/1,040.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.55

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