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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.92, 1,753.98 and 957.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.92, 1,753.98 and 957.94 is: 1,321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.92 : 1,753.98 = 957.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.92/1,753.98 = 957.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.92x = 1,753.98 × 957.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.92x = 1,680,207.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,207.60/1,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.00

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