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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.83, 1,895.60 and 955.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.83, 1,895.60 and 955.53 is: 1,317.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.83 : 1,895.60 = 955.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.83/1,895.60 = 955.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.83x = 1,895.60 × 955.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.83x = 1,811,297.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,297.89/1,374.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.47

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