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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.42, 1,953.11 and 955.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.42, 1,953.11 and 955.66 is: 1,434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.42 : 1,953.11 = 955.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.42/1,953.11 = 955.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.42x = 1,953.11 × 955.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.42x = 1,866,509.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,509.10/1,301.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.21

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