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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.93, 2,185.25 and 958.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.93, 2,185.25 and 958.56 is: 1,436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.93 : 2,185.25 = 958.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.93/2,185.25 = 958.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.93x = 2,185.25 × 958.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.93x = 2,094,688.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,688.45/1,457.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.76

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