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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.76, 1,601.54 and 958.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.76, 1,601.54 and 958.60 is: 1,435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.76 : 1,601.54 = 958.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.76/1,601.54 = 958.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.76x = 1,601.54 × 958.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.76x = 1,535,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,236.24/1,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.12

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