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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.04, 1,938.32 and 956.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.04, 1,938.32 and 956.36 is: 1,319.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.04 : 1,938.32 = 956.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.04/1,938.32 = 956.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.04x = 1,938.32 × 956.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.04x = 1,853,731.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,731.72/1,405.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.34

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