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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.61, 1,566.20 and 958.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.61, 1,566.20 and 958.98 is: 1,322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.61 : 1,566.20 = 958.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.61/1,566.20 = 958.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.61x = 1,566.20 × 958.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.61x = 1,501,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,949.68/1,135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.59

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