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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.95, 1,595.12 and 955.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.95, 1,595.12 and 955.41 is: 1,432.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.95 : 1,595.12 = 955.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.95/1,595.12 = 955.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.95x = 1,595.12 × 955.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.95x = 1,523,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,988.82/1,063.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.39

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