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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.95, 1,843.31 and 959.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.95, 1,843.31 and 959.03 is: 1,323.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.95 : 1,843.31 = 959.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.95/1,843.31 = 959.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.95x = 1,843.31 × 959.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.95x = 1,767,775.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,775.58/1,335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.24

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