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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.05, 1,512.71 and 955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.05, 1,512.71 and 955.72 is: 1,321.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.05 : 1,512.71 = 955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.05/1,512.71 = 955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.05x = 1,512.71 × 955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.05x = 1,445,727.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,727.20/1,094.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.45

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