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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.05, 1,430.55 and 793.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.05, 1,430.55 and 793.05 is: 1,187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.05 : 1,430.55 = 793.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.05/1,430.55 = 793.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.05x = 1,430.55 × 793.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.05x = 1,134,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,497.68/955.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.89

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