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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.96, 1,979.52 and 956.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.96, 1,979.52 and 956.52 is: 1,433.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.96 : 1,979.52 = 956.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.96/1,979.52 = 956.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.96x = 1,979.52 × 956.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.96x = 1,893,450.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,450.47/1,320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.39

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