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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.62, 1,929.09 and 956.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.62, 1,929.09 and 956.76 is: 1,318.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.62 : 1,929.09 = 956.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.62/1,929.09 = 956.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.62x = 1,929.09 × 956.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.62x = 1,845,676.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,676.15/1,399.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.70

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