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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.40, 1,571 and 955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.40, 1,571 and 955.60 is: 1,431.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.40 : 1,571 = 955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.40/1,571 = 955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.40x = 1,571 × 955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.40x = 1,501,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,247.60/1,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.94

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