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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.31, 1,755.98 and 964.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.31, 1,755.98 and 964.39 is: 1,453.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.31 : 1,755.98 = 964.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.31/1,755.98 = 964.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.31x = 1,755.98 × 964.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.31x = 1,693,447.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,447.57/1,165.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.22

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