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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.56, 2,084.94 and 959.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.56, 2,084.94 and 959.40 is: 1,435.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.56 : 2,084.94 = 959.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.56/2,084.94 = 959.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.56x = 2,084.94 × 959.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.56x = 2,000,291.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,291.44/1,393.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.38

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