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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.38, 1,689.62 and 965.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.38, 1,689.62 and 965.06 is: 1,441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.38 : 1,689.62 = 965.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.38/1,689.62 = 965.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.38x = 1,689.62 × 965.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.38x = 1,630,584.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,584.68/1,131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.24

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