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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.16, 1,924.62 and 953.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.16, 1,924.62 and 953.08 is: 1,314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.16 : 1,924.62 = 953.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.16/1,924.62 = 953.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.16x = 1,924.62 × 953.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.16x = 1,834,316.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,316.83/1,395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.77

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