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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.54, 2,362.89 and 957.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.54, 2,362.89 and 957.11 is: 1,435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.54 : 2,362.89 = 957.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.54/2,362.89 = 957.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.54x = 2,362.89 × 957.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.54x = 2,261,533.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,533.83/1,575.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.40

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