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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.58, 1,837.17 and 958.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.58, 1,837.17 and 958.26 is: 1,323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.58 : 1,837.17 = 958.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.58/1,837.17 = 958.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.58x = 1,837.17 × 958.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.58x = 1,760,486.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,486.52/1,330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.10

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