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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.26, 1,599.29 and 957.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.26, 1,599.29 and 957.10 is: 1,432.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.26 : 1,599.29 = 957.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.26/1,599.29 = 957.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.26x = 1,599.29 × 957.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.26x = 1,530,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,680.46/1,068.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.87

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