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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.63, 1,524.93 and 958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.63, 1,524.93 and 958 is: 1,321.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.63 : 1,524.93 = 958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.63/1,524.93 = 958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.63x = 1,524.93 × 958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.63x = 1,460,882.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,882.94/1,105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.31

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