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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.94, 1,436.70 and 957.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.94, 1,436.70 and 957.91 is: 1,322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.94 : 1,436.70 = 957.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.94/1,436.70 = 957.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.94x = 1,436.70 × 957.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.94x = 1,376,229.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,229.30/1,040.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.10

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