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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.07, 1,536.39 and 956.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.07, 1,536.39 and 956.64 is: 1,319.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.07 : 1,536.39 = 956.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.07/1,536.39 = 956.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.07x = 1,536.39 × 956.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.07x = 1,469,772.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,772.13/1,114.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.29

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