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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.40, 1,624.08 and 958.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.40, 1,624.08 and 958.08 is: 1,320.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.40 : 1,624.08 = 958.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.40/1,624.08 = 958.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.40x = 1,624.08 × 958.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.40x = 1,555,998.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,998.57/1,178.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.43

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