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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.96, 1,676.48 and 965.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.96, 1,676.48 and 965.44 is: 1,443.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.96 : 1,676.48 = 965.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.96/1,676.48 = 965.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.96x = 1,676.48 × 965.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.96x = 1,618,540.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,540.85/1,120.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.89

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