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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.22, 1,996.53 and 964.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.22, 1,996.53 and 964.47 is: 1,446.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.22 : 1,996.53 = 964.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.22/1,996.53 = 964.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.22x = 1,996.53 × 964.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.22x = 1,925,602.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,602.58/1,331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.50

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