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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.43, 1,709.65 and 958.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.43, 1,709.65 and 958.03 is: 1,322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.43 : 1,709.65 = 958.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.43/1,709.65 = 958.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.43x = 1,709.65 × 958.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.43x = 1,637,895.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,895.99/1,238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.56

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