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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.68, 1,576.16 and 957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.68, 1,576.16 and 957.20 is: 1,319.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.68 : 1,576.16 = 957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.68/1,576.16 = 957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.68x = 1,576.16 × 957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.68x = 1,508,700.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,700.35/1,143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.16

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