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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.83, 2,094.96 and 958.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.83, 2,094.96 and 958.41 is: 1,321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.83 : 2,094.96 = 958.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.83/2,094.96 = 958.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.83x = 2,094.96 × 958.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.83x = 2,007,828.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,828.32/1,518.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.96

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