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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.54, 1,929.39 and 958.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.54, 1,929.39 and 958.49 is: 1,321.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.54 : 1,929.39 = 958.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.54/1,929.39 = 958.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.54x = 1,929.39 × 958.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.54x = 1,849,301.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,301.02/1,399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.36

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