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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.26, 1,870.97 and 963.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.26, 1,870.97 and 963.50 is: 1,329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.26 : 1,870.97 = 963.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.26/1,870.97 = 963.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.26x = 1,870.97 × 963.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.26x = 1,802,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,679.60/1,356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.15

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