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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.09, 1,436.28 and 753.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.09, 1,436.28 and 753.15 is: 1,127.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.09 : 1,436.28 = 753.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.09/1,436.28 = 753.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.09x = 1,436.28 × 753.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.09x = 1,081,733.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,733.00/959.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.87

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