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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.62, 2,425.58 and 958.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.62, 2,425.58 and 958.71 is: 1,439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.62 : 2,425.58 = 958.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.62/2,425.58 = 958.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.62x = 2,425.58 × 958.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.62x = 2,325,427.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,427.80/1,615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.34

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