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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.79, 1,934.35 and 959.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.79, 1,934.35 and 959.99 is: 1,323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.79 : 1,934.35 = 959.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.79/1,934.35 = 959.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.79x = 1,934.35 × 959.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.79x = 1,856,944.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,944.58/1,402.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.76

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