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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.16, 1,589.74 and 955.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.16, 1,589.74 and 955.54 is: 1,438.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.16 : 1,589.74 = 955.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.16/1,589.74 = 955.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.16x = 1,589.74 × 955.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.16x = 1,519,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,060.16/1,056.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.29

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