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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.70, 1,337.90 and 957.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.70, 1,337.90 and 957.70 is: 1,337.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.70 : 1,337.90 = 957.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.70/1,337.90 = 957.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.70x = 1,337.90 × 957.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.70x = 1,281,306.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,306.83/957.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.90

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