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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.48, 1,483.10 and 958.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.48, 1,483.10 and 958.46 is: 1,320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.48 : 1,483.10 = 958.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.48/1,483.10 = 958.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.48x = 1,483.10 × 958.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.48x = 1,421,492.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,492.03/1,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.50

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