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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.78, 1,709.52 and 958.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.78, 1,709.52 and 958.42 is: 1,438.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.78 : 1,709.52 = 958.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.78/1,709.52 = 958.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.78x = 1,709.52 × 958.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.78x = 1,638,438.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,438.16/1,138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.77

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