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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.63, 1,352.03 and 957.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.63, 1,352.03 and 957.17 is: 1,326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.63 : 1,352.03 = 957.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.63/1,352.03 = 957.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.63x = 1,352.03 × 957.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.63x = 1,294,113.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,113.54/975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.44

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