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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.83, 2,027.55 and 961.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.83, 2,027.55 and 961.29 is: 1,442.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.83 : 2,027.55 = 961.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.83/2,027.55 = 961.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.83x = 2,027.55 × 961.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.83x = 1,949,063.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,063.54/1,350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.87

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