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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957, 1,432.10 and 814.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957, 1,432.10 and 814.44 is: 1,218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957 : 1,432.10 = 814.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957/1,432.10 = 814.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957x = 1,432.10 × 814.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957x = 1,166,359.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,359.52/957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.77

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