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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.66, 1,844.78 and 964.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.66, 1,844.78 and 964.14 is: 1,330.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.66 : 1,844.78 = 964.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.66/1,844.78 = 964.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.66x = 1,844.78 × 964.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.66x = 1,778,621.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,621.37/1,336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.65

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