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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.38, 1,577.88 and 957.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.38, 1,577.88 and 957.74 is: 1,318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.38 : 1,577.88 = 957.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.38/1,577.88 = 957.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.38x = 1,577.88 × 957.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.38x = 1,511,198.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,198.79/1,146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.24

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