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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.84, 2,168.04 and 958.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.84, 2,168.04 and 958.12 is: 1,437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.84 : 2,168.04 = 958.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.84/2,168.04 = 958.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.84x = 2,168.04 × 958.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.84x = 2,077,242.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,242.48/1,444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.70

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