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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.04, 1,454.34 and 958.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.04, 1,454.34 and 958.12 is: 1,319.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.04 : 1,454.34 = 958.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.04/1,454.34 = 958.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.04x = 1,454.34 × 958.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.04x = 1,393,432.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,432.24/1,056.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.49

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