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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.71, 1,890.21 and 953.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.71, 1,890.21 and 953.44 is: 1,430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.71 : 1,890.21 = 953.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.71/1,890.21 = 953.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.71x = 1,890.21 × 953.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.71x = 1,802,201.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,201.82/1,259.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.65

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