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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.24, 1,397.88 and 963.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.24, 1,397.88 and 963.84 is: 1,328.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.24 : 1,397.88 = 963.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.24/1,397.88 = 963.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.24x = 1,397.88 × 963.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.24x = 1,347,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,332.66/1,014.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.42

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