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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.57, 1,934.64 and 958.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.57, 1,934.64 and 958.68 is: 1,323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.57 : 1,934.64 = 958.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.57/1,934.64 = 958.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.57x = 1,934.64 × 958.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.57x = 1,854,700.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,700.68/1,401.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.30

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