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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.84, 1,895.20 and 955.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.84, 1,895.20 and 955.08 is: 1,433.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.84 : 1,895.20 = 955.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.84/1,895.20 = 955.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.84x = 1,895.20 × 955.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.84x = 1,810,067.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,067.62/1,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.33

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