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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.29, 1,844.52 and 958.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.29, 1,844.52 and 958.84 is: 1,322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.29 : 1,844.52 = 958.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.29/1,844.52 = 958.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.29x = 1,844.52 × 958.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.29x = 1,768,599.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,599.56/1,337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.53

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