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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.28, 1,836.72 and 963.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.28, 1,836.72 and 963.36 is: 1,446.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.28 : 1,836.72 = 963.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.28/1,836.72 = 963.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.28x = 1,836.72 × 963.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.28x = 1,769,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,422.58/1,223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.46

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