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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.93, 1,825.49 and 957.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.93, 1,825.49 and 957.59 is: 1,437.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.93 : 1,825.49 = 957.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.93/1,825.49 = 957.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.93x = 1,825.49 × 957.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.93x = 1,748,065.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,065.69/1,215.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.64

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