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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.88, 1,684.89 and 958.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.88, 1,684.89 and 958.44 is: 1,322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.88 : 1,684.89 = 958.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.88/1,684.89 = 958.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.88x = 1,684.89 × 958.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.88x = 1,614,865.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,865.97/1,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.71

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