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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.46, 1,728.84 and 958.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.46, 1,728.84 and 958.16 is: 1,436.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.46 : 1,728.84 = 958.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.46/1,728.84 = 958.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.46x = 1,728.84 × 958.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.46x = 1,656,505.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,505.33/1,153.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.12

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