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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.27, 1,964.42 and 957.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.27, 1,964.42 and 957.25 is: 1,321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.27 : 1,964.42 = 957.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.27/1,964.42 = 957.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.27x = 1,964.42 × 957.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.27x = 1,880,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,441.05/1,423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.21

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