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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.04, 1,924.56 and 954.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.04, 1,924.56 and 954.99 is: 1,316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.04 : 1,924.56 = 954.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.04/1,924.56 = 954.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.04x = 1,924.56 × 954.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.04x = 1,837,935.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,935.55/1,396.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.54

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