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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.95, 1,839.17 and 956.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.95, 1,839.17 and 956.03 is: 1,319.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.95 : 1,839.17 = 956.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.95/1,839.17 = 956.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.95x = 1,839.17 × 956.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.95x = 1,758,294.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,294.89/1,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.11

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