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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.22, 1,727.16 and 955.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.22, 1,727.16 and 955.42 is: 1,435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.22 : 1,727.16 = 955.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.22/1,727.16 = 955.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.22x = 1,727.16 × 955.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.22x = 1,650,163.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,163.21/1,149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.90

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