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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.85, 2,043.69 and 958.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.85, 2,043.69 and 958.40 is: 1,322.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.85 : 2,043.69 = 958.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.85/2,043.69 = 958.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.85x = 2,043.69 × 958.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.85x = 1,958,677.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,677.61/1,480.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.67

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