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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.82, 1,526.22 and 965.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.82, 1,526.22 and 965.40 is: 1,334.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.82 : 1,526.22 = 965.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.82/1,526.22 = 965.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.82x = 1,526.22 × 965.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.82x = 1,473,412.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,412.79/1,103.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.83

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