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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.84, 2,040.72 and 956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.84, 2,040.72 and 956 is: 1,318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.84 : 2,040.72 = 956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.84/2,040.72 = 956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.84x = 2,040.72 × 956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.84x = 1,950,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,928.32/1,479.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.34

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