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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.07, 1,870.77 and 958.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.07, 1,870.77 and 958.32 is: 1,322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.07 : 1,870.77 = 958.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.07/1,870.77 = 958.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.07x = 1,870.77 × 958.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.07x = 1,792,786.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,786.95/1,356.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.05

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