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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.20, 1,433.75 and 803.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.20, 1,433.75 and 803.43 is: 1,203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.20 : 1,433.75 = 803.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.20/1,433.75 = 803.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.20x = 1,433.75 × 803.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.20x = 1,151,913.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,913.75/957.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.43

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