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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.96, 2,009.27 and 963.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.96, 2,009.27 and 963.75 is: 1,446.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.96 : 2,009.27 = 963.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.96/2,009.27 = 963.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.96x = 2,009.27 × 963.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.96x = 1,936,436.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,436.37/1,338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.23

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