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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.91, 1,560.80 and 958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.91, 1,560.80 and 958.72 is: 1,440.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.91 : 1,560.80 = 958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.91/1,560.80 = 958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.91x = 1,560.80 × 958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.91x = 1,496,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,370.18/1,038.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.33

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