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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.86, 1,730.91 and 964.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.86, 1,730.91 and 964.34 is: 1,444.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.86 : 1,730.91 = 964.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.86/1,730.91 = 964.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.86x = 1,730.91 × 964.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.86x = 1,669,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,185.75/1,155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.11

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