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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.52, 1,940.40 and 958.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.52, 1,940.40 and 958.32 is: 1,322.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.52 : 1,940.40 = 958.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.52/1,940.40 = 958.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.52x = 1,940.40 × 958.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.52x = 1,859,524.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,524.13/1,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.07

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