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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.46, 1,600.80 and 955.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.46, 1,600.80 and 955.47 is: 1,424.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.46 : 1,600.80 = 955.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.46/1,600.80 = 955.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.46x = 1,600.80 × 955.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.46x = 1,529,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,516.38/1,073.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.85

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