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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.74, 1,669.08 and 965.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.74, 1,669.08 and 965.63 is: 1,326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.74 : 1,669.08 = 965.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.74/1,669.08 = 965.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.74x = 1,669.08 × 965.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.74x = 1,611,711.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,711.63/1,214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.79

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