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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.35, 1,496.46 and 965.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.35, 1,496.46 and 965.79 is: 1,334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.35 : 1,496.46 = 965.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.35/1,496.46 = 965.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.35x = 1,496.46 × 965.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.35x = 1,445,266.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,266.10/1,083.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.08

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