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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.86, 2,054.18 and 959.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.86, 2,054.18 and 959.19 is: 1,438.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.86 : 2,054.18 = 959.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.86/2,054.18 = 959.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.86x = 2,054.18 × 959.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.86x = 1,970,351.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,351.31/1,369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.36

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