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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.73, 1,835.19 and 958.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.73, 1,835.19 and 958.05 is: 1,320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.73 : 1,835.19 = 958.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.73/1,835.19 = 958.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.73x = 1,835.19 × 958.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.73x = 1,758,203.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,203.78/1,331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.24

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