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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.03, 1,689.18 and 958.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.03, 1,689.18 and 958.80 is: 1,323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.03 : 1,689.18 = 958.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.03/1,689.18 = 958.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.03x = 1,689.18 × 958.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.03x = 1,619,585.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,585.78/1,224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.16

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