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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.40, 1,705.66 and 955.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.40, 1,705.66 and 955.14 is: 1,318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.40 : 1,705.66 = 955.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.40/1,705.66 = 955.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.40x = 1,705.66 × 955.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.40x = 1,629,144.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,144.09/1,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.72

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