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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,958.48, 2,701.76 and 1,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,958.48, 2,701.76 and 1,130 is: 1,558.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,958.48 : 2,701.76 = 1,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,958.48/2,701.76 = 1,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,958.48x = 2,701.76 × 1,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,958.48x = 3,052,988.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,988.80/1,958.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.86

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