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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.99, 1,433.61 and 815.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.99, 1,433.61 and 815.43 is: 1,220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.99 : 1,433.61 = 815.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.99/1,433.61 = 815.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.99x = 1,433.61 × 815.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.99x = 1,169,008.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,008.60/957.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.27

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