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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.12, 1,455.78 and 964.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.12, 1,455.78 and 964.84 is: 1,327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.12 : 1,455.78 = 964.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.12/1,455.78 = 964.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.12x = 1,455.78 × 964.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.12x = 1,404,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,594.78/1,058.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.44

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