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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.10, 1,931.52 and 958.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.10, 1,931.52 and 958.30 is: 1,321.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.10 : 1,931.52 = 958.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.10/1,931.52 = 958.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.10x = 1,931.52 × 958.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.10x = 1,850,975.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,975.62/1,401.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.09

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