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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.46, 2,095.41 and 958.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.46, 2,095.41 and 958.75 is: 1,323.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.46 : 2,095.41 = 958.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.46/2,095.41 = 958.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.46x = 2,095.41 × 958.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.46x = 2,008,974.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,974.34/1,518.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.03

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