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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.33, 2,094.72 and 958.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.33, 2,094.72 and 958.70 is: 1,323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.33 : 2,094.72 = 958.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.33/2,094.72 = 958.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.33x = 2,094.72 × 958.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.33x = 2,008,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,208.06/1,517.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.51

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