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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.73, 1,989.16 and 961.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.73, 1,989.16 and 961.61 is: 1,440.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.73 : 1,989.16 = 961.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.73/1,989.16 = 961.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.73x = 1,989.16 × 961.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.73x = 1,912,783.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,783.80/1,327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.65

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