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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.88, 1,843.62 and 964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.88, 1,843.62 and 964.20 is: 1,328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.88 : 1,843.62 = 964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.88/1,843.62 = 964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.88x = 1,843.62 × 964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.88x = 1,777,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,618.40/1,337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.68

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