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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.08, 2,031.94 and 964.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.08, 2,031.94 and 964.86 is: 1,446.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.08 : 2,031.94 = 964.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.08/2,031.94 = 964.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.08x = 2,031.94 × 964.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.08x = 1,960,537.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,537.22/1,355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.81

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