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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.65, 1,554.98 and 957.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.65, 1,554.98 and 957.45 is: 1,436.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.65 : 1,554.98 = 957.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.65/1,554.98 = 957.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.65x = 1,554.98 × 957.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.65x = 1,488,810.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,810.81/1,036.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.18

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