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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.07, 1,832.93 and 956.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.07, 1,832.93 and 956.28 is: 1,319.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.07 : 1,832.93 = 956.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.07/1,832.93 = 956.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.07x = 1,832.93 × 956.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.07x = 1,752,794.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,794.30/1,328.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.81

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