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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.82, 1,376.63 and 965.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.82, 1,376.63 and 965.94 is: 1,323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.82 : 1,376.63 = 965.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.82/1,376.63 = 965.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.82x = 1,376.63 × 965.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.82x = 1,329,737.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,737.15/1,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.36

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