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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.76, 1,750.80 and 958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.76, 1,750.80 and 958.72 is: 1,321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.76 : 1,750.80 = 958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.76/1,750.80 = 958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.76x = 1,750.80 × 958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.76x = 1,678,526.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,526.98/1,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.92

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