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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.86, 1,888.46 and 955.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.86, 1,888.46 and 955.10 is: 1,317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.86 : 1,888.46 = 955.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.86/1,888.46 = 955.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.86x = 1,888.46 × 955.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.86x = 1,803,668.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,668.15/1,368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.64

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