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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.66, 1,972.96 and 958.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.66, 1,972.96 and 958.03 is: 1,321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.66 : 1,972.96 = 958.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.66/1,972.96 = 958.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.66x = 1,972.96 × 958.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.66x = 1,890,147.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,147.54/1,430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.17

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