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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.81, 1,868.89 and 955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.81, 1,868.89 and 955.80 is: 1,319.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.81 : 1,868.89 = 955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.81/1,868.89 = 955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.81x = 1,868.89 × 955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.81x = 1,786,282.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,282.67/1,353.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.45

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