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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.38, 1,870.56 and 963.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.38, 1,870.56 and 963.72 is: 1,328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.38 : 1,870.56 = 963.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.38/1,870.56 = 963.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.38x = 1,870.56 × 963.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.38x = 1,802,696.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,696.08/1,357.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.07

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