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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.82, 1,905.33 and 964.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.82, 1,905.33 and 964.02 is: 1,444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.82 : 1,905.33 = 964.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.82/1,905.33 = 964.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.82x = 1,905.33 × 964.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.82x = 1,836,776.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,776.23/1,271.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.21

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