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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.71, 1,611.14 and 958.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.71, 1,611.14 and 958.59 is: 1,321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.71 : 1,611.14 = 958.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.71/1,611.14 = 958.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.71x = 1,611.14 × 958.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.71x = 1,544,417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,417.90/1,168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.47

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