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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.03, 1,319.12 and 757.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.03, 1,319.12 and 757.51 is: 1,044.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.03 : 1,319.12 = 757.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.03/1,319.12 = 757.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.03x = 1,319.12 × 757.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.03x = 999,239.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,239.90/957.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.11

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