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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.45, 1,926.42 and 955.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.45, 1,926.42 and 955.65 is: 1,319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.45 : 1,926.42 = 955.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.45/1,926.42 = 955.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.45x = 1,926.42 × 955.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.45x = 1,840,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,983.27/1,395.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.28

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