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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.49, 1,927.54 and 955.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.49, 1,927.54 and 955.62 is: 1,317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.49 : 1,927.54 = 955.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.49/1,927.54 = 955.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.49x = 1,927.54 × 955.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.49x = 1,841,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,995.77/1,398.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.13

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