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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.73, 1,698.50 and 957.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.73, 1,698.50 and 957.75 is: 1,438.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.73 : 1,698.50 = 957.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.73/1,698.50 = 957.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.73x = 1,698.50 × 957.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.73x = 1,626,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,738.38/1,130.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.66

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