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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.44, 1,403.62 and 961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.44, 1,403.62 and 961.88 is: 1,328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.44 : 1,403.62 = 961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.44/1,403.62 = 961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.44x = 1,403.62 × 961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.44x = 1,350,114.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,114.01/1,016.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.28

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