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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.94, 1,783.30 and 958.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.94, 1,783.30 and 958.56 is: 1,435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.94 : 1,783.30 = 958.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.94/1,783.30 = 958.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.94x = 1,783.30 × 958.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.94x = 1,709,388.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,388.74/1,190.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.33

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