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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.96, 1,897.15 and 956.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.96, 1,897.15 and 956.66 is: 1,319.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.96 : 1,897.15 = 956.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.96/1,897.15 = 956.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.96x = 1,897.15 × 956.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.96x = 1,814,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,927.52/1,375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.03

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