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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.04, 1,675.32 and 964.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.04, 1,675.32 and 964.92 is: 1,331.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.04 : 1,675.32 = 964.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.04/1,675.32 = 964.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.04x = 1,675.32 × 964.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.04x = 1,616,549.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,549.77/1,214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.55

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