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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.40, 1,844.40 and 955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.40, 1,844.40 and 955.32 is: 1,430.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.40 : 1,844.40 = 955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.40/1,844.40 = 955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.40x = 1,844.40 × 955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.40x = 1,761,992.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,992.21/1,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.89

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