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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.41, 1,726.95 and 955.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.41, 1,726.95 and 955.82 is: 1,436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.41 : 1,726.95 = 955.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.41/1,726.95 = 955.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.41x = 1,726.95 × 955.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.41x = 1,650,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,644.71/1,149.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.09

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