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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.14, 1,752.93 and 955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.14, 1,752.93 and 955.80 is: 1,320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.14 : 1,752.93 = 955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.14/1,752.93 = 955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.14x = 1,752.93 × 955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.14x = 1,675,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,450.49/1,269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.15

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