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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.97, 1,656.95 and 965.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.97, 1,656.95 and 965.84 is: 1,331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.97 : 1,656.95 = 965.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.97/1,656.95 = 965.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.97x = 1,656.95 × 965.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.97x = 1,600,335.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,335.47/1,201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.42

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