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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331, 1,837.32 and 958.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331, 1,837.32 and 958.04 is: 1,322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331 : 1,837.32 = 958.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331/1,837.32 = 958.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331x = 1,837.32 × 958.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331x = 1,760,226.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,226.05/1,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.48

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