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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.72, 1,842.04 and 963.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.72, 1,842.04 and 963.04 is: 1,327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.72 : 1,842.04 = 963.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.72/1,842.04 = 963.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.72x = 1,842.04 × 963.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.72x = 1,773,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,958.20/1,336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.10

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