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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.98, 1,565.34 and 958.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.98, 1,565.34 and 958.35 is: 1,321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.98 : 1,565.34 = 958.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.98/1,565.34 = 958.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.98x = 1,565.34 × 958.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.98x = 1,500,145.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,145.87/1,134.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.73

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