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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.61, 1,991.82 and 958.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.61, 1,991.82 and 958.25 is: 1,437.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.61 : 1,991.82 = 958.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.61/1,991.82 = 958.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.61x = 1,991.82 × 958.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.61x = 1,908,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,651.56/1,327.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.67

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