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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.93, 2,012.45 and 953.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.93, 2,012.45 and 953.69 is: 1,429.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.93 : 2,012.45 = 953.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.93/2,012.45 = 953.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.93x = 2,012.45 × 953.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.93x = 1,919,253.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,253.70/1,342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.15

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