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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.04, 1,452.96 and 957.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.04, 1,452.96 and 957.12 is: 1,318.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.04 : 1,452.96 = 957.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.04/1,452.96 = 957.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.04x = 1,452.96 × 957.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.04x = 1,390,657.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,657.08/1,055.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.11

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