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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.22, 1,447.80 and 965.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.22, 1,447.80 and 965.82 is: 1,328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.22 : 1,447.80 = 965.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.22/1,447.80 = 965.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.22x = 1,447.80 × 965.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.22x = 1,398,314.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,314.20/1,052.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.92

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