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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.84, 1,930.92 and 964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.84, 1,930.92 and 964.40 is: 1,443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.84 : 1,930.92 = 964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.84/1,930.92 = 964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.84x = 1,930.92 × 964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.84x = 1,862,179.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,179.25/1,289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.73

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