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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.76, 1,895.17 and 955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.76, 1,895.17 and 955.12 is: 1,317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.76 : 1,895.17 = 955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.76/1,895.17 = 955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.76x = 1,895.17 × 955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.76x = 1,810,114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,114.77/1,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.64

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