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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.93, 1,553.61 and 958.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.93, 1,553.61 and 958.38 is: 1,438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.93 : 1,553.61 = 958.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.93/1,553.61 = 958.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.93x = 1,553.61 × 958.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.93x = 1,488,948.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,948.75/1,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.70

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