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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.06, 1,808.97 and 957.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.06, 1,808.97 and 957.18 is: 1,320.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.06 : 1,808.97 = 957.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.06/1,808.97 = 957.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.06x = 1,808.97 × 957.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.06x = 1,731,509.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,509.90/1,311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.69

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