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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.60, 1,872.18 and 964.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.60, 1,872.18 and 964.52 is: 1,329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.60 : 1,872.18 = 964.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.60/1,872.18 = 964.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.60x = 1,872.18 × 964.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.60x = 1,805,755.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,755.05/1,358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.13

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