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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.89, 1,840.27 and 958.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.89, 1,840.27 and 958.13 is: 1,323.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.89 : 1,840.27 = 958.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.89/1,840.27 = 958.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.89x = 1,840.27 × 958.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.89x = 1,763,213.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,213.10/1,331.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.84

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