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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.28, 1,968.26 and 955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.28, 1,968.26 and 955.20 is: 1,317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.28 : 1,968.26 = 955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.28/1,968.26 = 955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.28x = 1,968.26 × 955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.28x = 1,880,081.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,081.95/1,427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.25

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