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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.20, 1,866.80 and 955.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.20, 1,866.80 and 955.43 is: 1,318.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.20 : 1,866.80 = 955.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.20/1,866.80 = 955.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.20x = 1,866.80 × 955.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.20x = 1,783,596.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,596.78/1,353.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.06

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