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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.48, 1,625.58 and 955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.48, 1,625.58 and 955.44 is: 1,429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.48 : 1,625.58 = 955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.48/1,625.58 = 955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.48x = 1,625.58 × 955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.48x = 1,553,144.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,144.16/1,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.52

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