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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.90, 2,055.12 and 959.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.90, 2,055.12 and 959.14 is: 1,438.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.90 : 2,055.12 = 959.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.90/2,055.12 = 959.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.90x = 2,055.12 × 959.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.90x = 1,971,147.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,147.80/1,369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.90

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