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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.19, 1,932.24 and 958.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.19, 1,932.24 and 958.08 is: 1,322.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.19 : 1,932.24 = 958.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.19/1,932.24 = 958.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.19x = 1,932.24 × 958.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.19x = 1,851,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,240.50/1,400.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.14

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