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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.94, 1,673.96 and 961.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.94, 1,673.96 and 961.46 is: 1,325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.94 : 1,673.96 = 961.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.94/1,673.96 = 961.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.94x = 1,673.96 × 961.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.94x = 1,609,432.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,432.40/1,213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.80

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