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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.36, 1,730.16 and 963.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.36, 1,730.16 and 963.84 is: 1,443.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.36 : 1,730.16 = 963.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.36/1,730.16 = 963.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.36x = 1,730.16 × 963.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.36x = 1,667,597.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,597.41/1,155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.36

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