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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.88, 1,682.52 and 957.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.88, 1,682.52 and 957.44 is: 1,320.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.88 : 1,682.52 = 957.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.88/1,682.52 = 957.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.88x = 1,682.52 × 957.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.88x = 1,610,911.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,911.95/1,219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.55

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