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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.76, 1,844.88 and 965.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.76, 1,844.88 and 965.08 is: 1,329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.76 : 1,844.88 = 965.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.76/1,844.88 = 965.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.76x = 1,844.88 × 965.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.76x = 1,780,456.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,456.79/1,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.93

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