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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.92, 1,550.04 and 964.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.92, 1,550.04 and 964.58 is: 1,447.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.92 : 1,550.04 = 964.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.92/1,550.04 = 964.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.92x = 1,550.04 × 964.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.92x = 1,495,126.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,126.22/1,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.48

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