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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.28, 1,971.86 and 958.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.28, 1,971.86 and 958.28 is: 1,321.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.28 : 1,971.86 = 958.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.28/1,971.86 = 958.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.28x = 1,971.86 × 958.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.28x = 1,889,579.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,579.35/1,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.13

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