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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.80, 1,989.99 and 955.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.80, 1,989.99 and 955.99 is: 1,434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.80 : 1,989.99 = 955.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.80/1,989.99 = 955.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.80x = 1,989.99 × 955.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.80x = 1,902,410.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,410.54/1,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.92

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