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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.76, 1,870.20 and 965.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.76, 1,870.20 and 965.10 is: 1,328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.76 : 1,870.20 = 965.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.76/1,870.20 = 965.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.76x = 1,870.20 × 965.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.76x = 1,804,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,930.02/1,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.37

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