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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.21, 1,572.80 and 958.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.21, 1,572.80 and 958.99 is: 1,437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.21 : 1,572.80 = 958.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.21/1,572.80 = 958.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.21x = 1,572.80 × 958.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.21x = 1,508,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,299.47/1,049.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.56

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