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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.15, 1,322.52 and 819.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.15, 1,322.52 and 819.02 is: 1,129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.15 : 1,322.52 = 819.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.15/1,322.52 = 819.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.15x = 1,322.52 × 819.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.15x = 1,083,163.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,163.72/959.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.30

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