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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.02, 1,729.37 and 959.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.02, 1,729.37 and 959.22 is: 1,438.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.02 : 1,729.37 = 959.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.02/1,729.37 = 959.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.02x = 1,729.37 × 959.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.02x = 1,658,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,841.50/1,153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.69

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