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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.95, 1,932.80 and 958.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.95, 1,932.80 and 958.77 is: 1,323.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.95 : 1,932.80 = 958.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.95/1,932.80 = 958.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.95x = 1,932.80 × 958.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.95x = 1,853,105.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,105.86/1,399.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.69

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