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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.48, 1,758.47 and 958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.48, 1,758.47 and 958.20 is: 1,323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.48 : 1,758.47 = 958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.48/1,758.47 = 958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.48x = 1,758.47 × 958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.48x = 1,684,957.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,957.16/1,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.11

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