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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.55, 1,385.08 and 958.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.55, 1,385.08 and 958.69 is: 1,321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.55 : 1,385.08 = 958.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.55/1,385.08 = 958.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.55x = 1,385.08 × 958.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.55x = 1,327,862.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,862.35/1,004.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.85

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