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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.58, 1,862.76 and 956.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.58, 1,862.76 and 956.73 is: 1,320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.58 : 1,862.76 = 956.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.58/1,862.76 = 956.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.58x = 1,862.76 × 956.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.58x = 1,782,158.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,158.37/1,349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.53

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