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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.75, 1,862.02 and 956.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.75, 1,862.02 and 956.99 is: 1,320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.75 : 1,862.02 = 956.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.75/1,862.02 = 956.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.75x = 1,862.02 × 956.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.75x = 1,781,934.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,934.52/1,349.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.20

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