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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.80, 1,509.52 and 963.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.80, 1,509.52 and 963.28 is: 1,447.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.80 : 1,509.52 = 963.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.80/1,509.52 = 963.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.80x = 1,509.52 × 963.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.80x = 1,454,085.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,085.61/1,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.14

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