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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.70, 1,933.92 and 959.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.70, 1,933.92 and 959.84 is: 1,323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.70 : 1,933.92 = 959.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.70/1,933.92 = 959.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.70x = 1,933.92 × 959.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.70x = 1,856,244.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,244.10/1,402.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.34

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