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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.09, 1,646.21 and 958.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.09, 1,646.21 and 958.04 is: 1,317.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.09 : 1,646.21 = 958.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.09/1,646.21 = 958.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.09x = 1,646.21 × 958.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.09x = 1,577,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,129.98/1,197.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.47

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