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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.88, 1,814.19 and 958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.88, 1,814.19 and 958.20 is: 1,324.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.88 : 1,814.19 = 958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.88/1,814.19 = 958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.88x = 1,814.19 × 958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.88x = 1,738,356.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,356.86/1,312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.08

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