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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.46, 1,984.10 and 957.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.46, 1,984.10 and 957.38 is: 1,436.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.46 : 1,984.10 = 957.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.46/1,984.10 = 957.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.46x = 1,984.10 × 957.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.46x = 1,899,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,537.66/1,322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.37

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