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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.44, 1,713.66 and 958.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.44, 1,713.66 and 958.12 is: 1,437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.44 : 1,713.66 = 958.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.44/1,713.66 = 958.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.44x = 1,713.66 × 958.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.44x = 1,641,891.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,891.92/1,142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.18

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