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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.94, 1,419.98 and 958.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.94, 1,419.98 and 958.14 is: 1,330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.94 : 1,419.98 = 958.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.94/1,419.98 = 958.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.94x = 1,419.98 × 958.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.94x = 1,360,534.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,534.85/1,022.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.02

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