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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.96, 2,131.87 and 958.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.96, 2,131.87 and 958.44 is: 1,436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.96 : 2,131.87 = 958.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.96/2,131.87 = 958.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.96x = 2,131.87 × 958.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.96x = 2,043,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,269.48/1,421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.94

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