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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.66, 2,042.40 and 955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.66, 2,042.40 and 955.68 is: 1,319.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.66 : 2,042.40 = 955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.66/2,042.40 = 955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.66x = 2,042.40 × 955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.66x = 1,951,880.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,880.83/1,479.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.14

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