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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.40, 2,047.62 and 955.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.40, 2,047.62 and 955.48 is: 1,432.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.40 : 2,047.62 = 955.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.40/2,047.62 = 955.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.40x = 2,047.62 × 955.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.40x = 1,956,459.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,459.96/1,365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.88

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