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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.50, 1,550.86 and 964.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.50, 1,550.86 and 964.25 is: 1,446.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.50 : 1,550.86 = 964.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.50/1,550.86 = 964.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.50x = 1,550.86 × 964.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.50x = 1,495,406.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,406.59/1,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.93

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