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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.31, 1,611.90 and 959.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.31, 1,611.90 and 959.28 is: 1,437.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.31 : 1,611.90 = 959.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.31/1,611.90 = 959.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.31x = 1,611.90 × 959.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.31x = 1,546,257.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,257.39/1,075.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.97

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