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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.95, 1,831.37 and 955.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.95, 1,831.37 and 955.16 is: 1,318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.95 : 1,831.37 = 955.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.95/1,831.37 = 955.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.95x = 1,831.37 × 955.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.95x = 1,749,251.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,251.37/1,326.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.25

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