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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.52, 1,432.70 and 801.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.52, 1,432.70 and 801.80 is: 1,199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.52 : 1,432.70 = 801.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.52/1,432.70 = 801.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.52x = 1,432.70 × 801.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.52x = 1,148,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,738.86/957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.70

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