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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.88, 2,022.27 and 961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.88, 2,022.27 and 961 is: 1,438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.88 : 2,022.27 = 961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.88/2,022.27 = 961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.88x = 2,022.27 × 961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.88x = 1,943,401.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,401.47/1,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.62

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