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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.16, 1,557.31 and 959.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.16, 1,557.31 and 959.77 is: 1,442.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.16 : 1,557.31 = 959.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.16/1,557.31 = 959.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.16x = 1,557.31 × 959.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.16x = 1,494,659.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,659.42/1,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.50

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