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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.06, 1,434.51 and 916.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.06, 1,434.51 and 916.56 is: 1,373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.06 : 1,434.51 = 916.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.06/1,434.51 = 916.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.06x = 1,434.51 × 916.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.06x = 1,314,814.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,814.49/957.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.81

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