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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.04, 1,547.10 and 957.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.04, 1,547.10 and 957.60 is: 1,436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.04 : 1,547.10 = 957.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.04/1,547.10 = 957.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.04x = 1,547.10 × 957.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.04x = 1,481,502.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,502.96/1,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.90

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