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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.79, 1,841.04 and 955.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.79, 1,841.04 and 955.82 is: 1,318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.79 : 1,841.04 = 955.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.79/1,841.04 = 955.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.79x = 1,841.04 × 955.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.79x = 1,759,707.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,707.46/1,334.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.34

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