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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.16, 1,504.92 and 957.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.16, 1,504.92 and 957.94 is: 1,323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.16 : 1,504.92 = 957.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.16/1,504.92 = 957.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.16x = 1,504.92 × 957.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.16x = 1,441,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,623.06/1,089.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.61

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