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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.45, 1,931.41 and 955.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.45, 1,931.41 and 955.59 is: 1,319.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.45 : 1,931.41 = 955.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.45/1,931.41 = 955.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.45x = 1,931.41 × 955.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.45x = 1,845,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,636.08/1,398.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.77

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