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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.10, 1,872.87 and 965.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.10, 1,872.87 and 965.02 is: 1,329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.10 : 1,872.87 = 965.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.10/1,872.87 = 965.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.10x = 1,872.87 × 965.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.10x = 1,807,357.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,357.01/1,359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.82

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