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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275, 1,760.22 and 963.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275, 1,760.22 and 963.96 is: 1,330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275 : 1,760.22 = 963.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275/1,760.22 = 963.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275x = 1,760.22 × 963.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275x = 1,696,781.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,781.67/1,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.81

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