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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.25, 1,828.05 and 959.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.25, 1,828.05 and 959.03 is: 1,436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.25 : 1,828.05 = 959.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.25/1,828.05 = 959.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.25x = 1,828.05 × 959.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.25x = 1,753,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,154.79/1,220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.72

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