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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.75, 1,437.84 and 814.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.75, 1,437.84 and 814.38 is: 1,222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.75 : 1,437.84 = 814.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.75/1,437.84 = 814.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.75x = 1,437.84 × 814.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.75x = 1,170,942.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,942.51/957.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.60

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