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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.56, 1,981.39 and 956.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.56, 1,981.39 and 956.44 is: 1,432.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.56 : 1,981.39 = 956.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.56/1,981.39 = 956.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.56x = 1,981.39 × 956.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.56x = 1,895,080.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,080.65/1,322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.89

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