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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.56, 1,782.74 and 958.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.56, 1,782.74 and 958.18 is: 1,434.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.56 : 1,782.74 = 958.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.56/1,782.74 = 958.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.56x = 1,782.74 × 958.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.56x = 1,708,181.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,181.02/1,190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.77

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