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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.68, 1,786.66 and 963.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.68, 1,786.66 and 963.56 is: 1,328.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.68 : 1,786.66 = 963.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.68/1,786.66 = 963.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.68x = 1,786.66 × 963.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.68x = 1,721,554.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,554.11/1,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.69

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