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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.24, 1,399.26 and 964.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.24, 1,399.26 and 964.84 is: 1,329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.24 : 1,399.26 = 964.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.24/1,399.26 = 964.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.24x = 1,399.26 × 964.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.24x = 1,350,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,062.02/1,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.80

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