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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.99, 2,015.08 and 953.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.99, 2,015.08 and 953.98 is: 1,430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.99 : 2,015.08 = 953.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.99/2,015.08 = 953.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.99x = 2,015.08 × 953.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.99x = 1,922,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,338.60/1,343.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.32

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