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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.56, 1,895.06 and 953.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.56, 1,895.06 and 953.35 is: 1,430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.56 : 1,895.06 = 953.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.56/1,895.06 = 953.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.56x = 1,895.06 × 953.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.56x = 1,806,655.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,655.45/1,262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.95

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