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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.69, 1,895.80 and 955.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.69, 1,895.80 and 955.66 is: 1,433.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.69 : 1,895.80 = 955.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.69/1,895.80 = 955.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.69x = 1,895.80 × 955.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.69x = 1,811,737.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,737.84/1,263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.69

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