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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.69, 2,010.33 and 958.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.69, 2,010.33 and 958.71 is: 1,323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.69 : 2,010.33 = 958.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.69/2,010.33 = 958.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.69x = 2,010.33 × 958.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.69x = 1,927,323.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,323.47/1,455.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.99

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