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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.56, 1,927.05 and 961.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.56, 1,927.05 and 961.24 is: 1,436.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.56 : 1,927.05 = 961.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.56/1,927.05 = 961.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.56x = 1,927.05 × 961.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.56x = 1,852,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,357.54/1,289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.43

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