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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.44, 1,584.21 and 957.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.44, 1,584.21 and 957.40 is: 1,432.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.44 : 1,584.21 = 957.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.44/1,584.21 = 957.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.44x = 1,584.21 × 957.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.44x = 1,516,722.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,722.65/1,058.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.98

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