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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.06, 1,428.27 and 943.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.06, 1,428.27 and 943.18 is: 1,410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.06 : 1,428.27 = 943.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.06/1,428.27 = 943.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.06x = 1,428.27 × 943.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.06x = 1,347,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,115.70/955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.50

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