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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.64, 1,562.32 and 957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.64, 1,562.32 and 957.76 is: 1,321.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.64 : 1,562.32 = 957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.64/1,562.32 = 957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.64x = 1,562.32 × 957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.64x = 1,496,327.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,327.60/1,132.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.10

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