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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.04, 1,897.72 and 955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.04, 1,897.72 and 955.28 is: 1,318.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.04 : 1,897.72 = 955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.04/1,897.72 = 955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.04x = 1,897.72 × 955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.04x = 1,812,853.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,853.96/1,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.40

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