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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.79, 1,868.49 and 957.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.79, 1,868.49 and 957.79 is: 1,320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.79 : 1,868.49 = 957.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.79/1,868.49 = 957.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.79x = 1,868.49 × 957.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.79x = 1,789,616.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,616.37/1,354.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.96

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