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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.03, 1,614.68 and 955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.03, 1,614.68 and 955 is: 1,430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.03 : 1,614.68 = 955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.03/1,614.68 = 955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.03x = 1,614.68 × 955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.03x = 1,542,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,019.40/1,078.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.40

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