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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.52, 2,054.99 and 958.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.52, 2,054.99 and 958.50 is: 1,321.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.52 : 2,054.99 = 958.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.52/2,054.99 = 958.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.52x = 2,054.99 × 958.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.52x = 1,969,704.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,704.92/1,490.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.49

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