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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.16, 1,471.57 and 955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.16, 1,471.57 and 955.44 is: 1,318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.16 : 1,471.57 = 955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.16/1,471.57 = 955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.16x = 1,471.57 × 955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.16x = 1,405,994.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,994.45/1,066.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.75

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