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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.71, 1,991.59 and 963.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.71, 1,991.59 and 963.66 is: 1,443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.71 : 1,991.59 = 963.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.71/1,991.59 = 963.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.71x = 1,991.59 × 963.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.71x = 1,919,211.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,211.16/1,329.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.33

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