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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.54, 1,504.35 and 964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.54, 1,504.35 and 964.80 is: 1,439.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.54 : 1,504.35 = 964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.54/1,504.35 = 964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.54x = 1,504.35 × 964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.54x = 1,451,396.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,396.88/1,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.11

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