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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.87, 1,662.82 and 958.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.87, 1,662.82 and 958.23 is: 1,322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.87 : 1,662.82 = 958.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.87/1,662.82 = 958.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.87x = 1,662.82 × 958.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.87x = 1,593,364.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,364.01/1,204.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.44

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