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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.57, 1,872.45 and 963.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.57, 1,872.45 and 963.72 is: 1,330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.57 : 1,872.45 = 963.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.57/1,872.45 = 963.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.57x = 1,872.45 × 963.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.57x = 1,804,517.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,517.51/1,356.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.21

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