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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.77, 2,057.22 and 957.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.77, 2,057.22 and 957.22 is: 1,436.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.77 : 2,057.22 = 957.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.77/2,057.22 = 957.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.77x = 2,057.22 × 957.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.77x = 1,969,212.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,212.13/1,370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.57

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