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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.31, 1,322.88 and 815.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.31, 1,322.88 and 815.44 is: 1,126.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.31 : 1,322.88 = 815.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.31/1,322.88 = 815.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.31x = 1,322.88 × 815.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.31x = 1,078,729.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,729.27/957.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.83

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