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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.44, 2,093.76 and 958.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.44, 2,093.76 and 958.08 is: 1,321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.44 : 2,093.76 = 958.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.44/2,093.76 = 958.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.44x = 2,093.76 × 958.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.44x = 2,005,989.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,989.58/1,517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.96

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