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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.26, 1,720.44 and 955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.26, 1,720.44 and 955.32 is: 1,428.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.26 : 1,720.44 = 955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.26/1,720.44 = 955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.26x = 1,720.44 × 955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.26x = 1,643,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,570.74/1,150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.87

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