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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143, 1,577.34 and 965.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143, 1,577.34 and 965.25 is: 1,332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143 : 1,577.34 = 965.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143/1,577.34 = 965.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143x = 1,577.34 × 965.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143x = 1,522,527.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,527.44/1,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.05

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