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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.06, 1,879.07 and 945.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.06, 1,879.07 and 945.95 is: 1,416.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.06 : 1,879.07 = 945.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.06/1,879.07 = 945.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.06x = 1,879.07 × 945.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.06x = 1,777,492.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,492.14/1,255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.26

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