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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.72, 1,416.96 and 964.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.72, 1,416.96 and 964.44 is: 1,331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.72 : 1,416.96 = 964.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.72/1,416.96 = 964.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.72x = 1,416.96 × 964.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.72x = 1,366,572.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,572.90/1,026.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.01

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