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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.06, 1,580.28 and 958.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.06, 1,580.28 and 958.22 is: 1,322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.06 : 1,580.28 = 958.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.06/1,580.28 = 958.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.06x = 1,580.28 × 958.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.06x = 1,514,255.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,255.90/1,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.42

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