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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.15, 2,095.11 and 958.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.15, 2,095.11 and 958.54 is: 1,322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.15 : 2,095.11 = 958.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.15/2,095.11 = 958.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.15x = 2,095.11 × 958.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.15x = 2,008,246.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,246.74/1,518.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.82

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