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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.98, 1,835.91 and 958.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.98, 1,835.91 and 958.38 is: 1,321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.98 : 1,835.91 = 958.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.98/1,835.91 = 958.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.98x = 1,835.91 × 958.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.98x = 1,759,499.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,499.43/1,330.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.96

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