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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.12, 1,437.18 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.12, 1,437.18 and 274.12 is: 411.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.12 : 1,437.18 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.12/1,437.18 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.12x = 1,437.18 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.12x = 393,959.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,959.78/958.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.18

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