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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.69, 1,615.12 and 958.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.69, 1,615.12 and 958.55 is: 1,324.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.69 : 1,615.12 = 958.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.69/1,615.12 = 958.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.69x = 1,615.12 × 958.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.69x = 1,548,173.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,173.28/1,168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.71

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