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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.21, 2,053.86 and 958.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.21, 2,053.86 and 958.18 is: 1,321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.21 : 2,053.86 = 958.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.21/2,053.86 = 958.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.21x = 2,053.86 × 958.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.21x = 1,967,967.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,967.57/1,489.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.48

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