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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.18, 1,436.58 and 958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.18, 1,436.58 and 958.20 is: 1,322.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.18 : 1,436.58 = 958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.18/1,436.58 = 958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.18x = 1,436.58 × 958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.18x = 1,376,530.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,530.96/1,041.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.09

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