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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.05, 1,832.88 and 956.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.05, 1,832.88 and 956.26 is: 1,319.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.05 : 1,832.88 = 956.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.05/1,832.88 = 956.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.05x = 1,832.88 × 956.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.05x = 1,752,709.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,709.83/1,328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.76

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