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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.35, 1,953.86 and 959.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.35, 1,953.86 and 959.76 is: 1,439.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.35 : 1,953.86 = 959.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.35/1,953.86 = 959.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.35x = 1,953.86 × 959.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.35x = 1,875,231.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,231.87/1,302.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.89

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