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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.51, 1,988.02 and 964.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.51, 1,988.02 and 964.63 is: 1,444.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.51 : 1,988.02 = 964.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.51/1,988.02 = 964.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.51x = 1,988.02 × 964.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.51x = 1,917,703.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,703.73/1,327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.59

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