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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.66, 2,068.20 and 958.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.66, 2,068.20 and 958.30 is: 1,437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.66 : 2,068.20 = 958.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.66/2,068.20 = 958.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.66x = 2,068.20 × 958.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.66x = 1,981,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,956.06/1,378.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.60

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