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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.68, 2,027.54 and 958.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.68, 2,027.54 and 958.58 is: 1,434.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.68 : 2,027.54 = 958.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.68/2,027.54 = 958.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.68x = 2,027.54 × 958.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.68x = 1,943,559.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,559.29/1,354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.70

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