Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.64, 1,437 and 950.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 957.64, 1,437 and 950.32 is: 1,426.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957.64 : 1,437 = 950.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957.64/1,437 = 950.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957.64x = 1,437 × 950.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957.64x = 1,365,609.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,365,609.84/957.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,426.02
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