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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,607.44, 2,413.08 and 958.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,607.44, 2,413.08 and 958.48 is: 1,438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,607.44 : 2,413.08 = 958.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,607.44/2,413.08 = 958.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,607.44x = 2,413.08 × 958.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,607.44x = 2,312,888.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,888.92/1,607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.86

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