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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.20, 1,626.10 and 958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.20, 1,626.10 and 958.20 is: 1,434.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.20 : 1,626.10 = 958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.20/1,626.10 = 958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.20x = 1,626.10 × 958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.20x = 1,558,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,129.02/1,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.48

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