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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.55, 1,514.78 and 957.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.55, 1,514.78 and 957.22 is: 1,323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.55 : 1,514.78 = 957.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.55/1,514.78 = 957.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.55x = 1,514.78 × 957.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.55x = 1,449,977.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,977.71/1,095.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.52

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