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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.10, 1,536.24 and 957.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.10, 1,536.24 and 957.21 is: 1,318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.10 : 1,536.24 = 957.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.10/1,536.24 = 957.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.10x = 1,536.24 × 957.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.10x = 1,470,504.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,504.29/1,115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.72

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