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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.72, 1,872.73 and 964.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.72, 1,872.73 and 964.88 is: 1,331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.72 : 1,872.73 = 964.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.72/1,872.73 = 964.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.72x = 1,872.73 × 964.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.72x = 1,806,959.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,959.72/1,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.86

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